Overview
- ANSA identified the victim as 18-year-old Youssef Abanoub, who died in the evening after emergency surgery and intensive care.
- The stabbing occurred shortly before noon inside a classroom at the Istituto professionale Domenico Chiodo during a break from lessons.
- A teacher disarmed the attacker and classmates restrained him until police made an arrest in flagrante on suspicion of homicide.
- Investigators seized the kitchen knife, gathered witness statements, and plan to examine phones as they assess a possible prior dispute as a motive.
- Authorities signaled potential aggravated homicide charges, while local leaders responded and students organized a vigil in Piazza Garibaldi.