Young Moroccan killed in Italy gang clash

A tragedy struck the town of Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy, on Friday, May 31, when a young Moroccan man died from his injuries after being seriously wounded during a violent altercation in Piazza Garibaldi.

Local newspaper Corriere Adriatico reports the incident involved extreme violence, leaving the victim «in a pool of blood» with severe abdominal and buttock wounds. In addition to the deceased, other individuals were injured.

A Tunisian national was hospitalized with a «guarded prognosis for thirty days», while an Egyptian sustained less serious injuries. Police have arrested a 34-year-old Moroccan man as their investigation continues.

Local authorities are concerned about rising tensions in the city. They have observed an increase in clashes between North African gangs. This escalation of violence appears to be directly linked to rivalries for control of territory and drug distribution points, fueling a difficult-to-break cycle of violence.