When masked gunmen attacked the restaurant and shot a “innocent” waiter, a peaceful supper for a party of British vacationers turned into a nightmare.
While performing his responsibilities, Angelo Pizzi, also known as Lino, was shot and died.
The victim, a head waiter who was 62 years old and had no criminal history, passed away on the spot.
His death, according to investigators, was the result of a mistaken identity.
Last night, there was gunfire at the Spaghetteria n.1 restaurant in Bisceglie, southern Italy.
Two hooded shooters reportedly stormed the restaurant during dinner service and began fire, firing about 15 bullets in a quick attack that terrified the patrons.
The restaurant owner, a man with prior convictions who was present at the time, is suspected by investigators of being the intended target.
According to the authorities, Pizzi, who was regarded as a respectable and hard-working family guy in the area, just happened to be in the line of fire.
A group of British tourists were among the customers who saw the terrifying ambush take place in front of them.
While performing his responsibilities, Angelo Pizzi, also known as Lino, was killed in a barrage of gunfire.
The victim, a head waiter who was 62 years old and had no criminal history, passed away on the spot. Investigators think that a case of mistaken identity led to his death.
Following the tragedy, Bisceglie Mayor Angelantonio Angarano urged the community to stand “with heads held high and without fear” in support of justice and solidarity.
Late into the night, forensic teams investigated the location.
As part of the evidence collection process, inside security cameras are being examined.
The murder is being investigated by authorities as a targeted ambush akin to that of a mafioso.
The probe is being headed by the Direzione Distrettuale Antimafia (DDA), a court that specialises in looking into organised crime in the mafia style.
After the incident, the gunmen quickly left, and no one has been taken into custody as of yet.
Following the tragedy, Bisceglie Mayor Angelantonio Angarano urged the community to stand “with heads held high and without fear” in support of justice and solidarity.
Although the precise number of patrons at the time is still unknown, witness accounts have been gathered from individuals in attendance.
The victim’s clean background and lack of involvement in criminal circles, according to local media, support the hypothesis of mistaken identity.
A potential link to another recent Bisceglie murder has not been ruled out by the prosecution.
On April 19, Filippo Scavo, a 42-year-old member of the Strisciuglio clan, was shot and killed in the Divine Club.
Authorities are investigating any connections between the two violent incidents in less than two weeks.
Italian authorities are currently examining CCTV evidence and speaking with witnesses, including a number of shocked British nationals who were dining nearby, but no arrests have been made.
While the inquiry is ongoing, the eatery stays closed.
