Overview

• The attack occurred around 22:00 Friday inside a private residence in the Modena-area town, the mayor said.
• The 50-year-old father was taken to Bologna’s Ospedale Maggiore, while the 42-year-old mother and 15-year-old daughter were taken to Baggiovara hospital in Modena.
• The mother and daughter are in prognosi riservata but are not believed to be in life-threatening condition.
• Carabinieri found the suspect still inside the home and arrested him immediately.
• Local authorities described a family tragedy and reported that inquiries are underway to clarify the circumstances and motive.