Terror alarm in the Vatican before the Pope's prayer: BMW breaks through the barrier - police shot and Taser use
Created: 2022-06-20 05:07
By: Richard Strobl
In Rome, a BMW driver caused a terror alarm in the Vatican.
(Iconic image) © Ettore Ferrari/dpa
A BMW driver has caused a terror alarm in the Vatican.
He broke through a security barrier and gave himself a chase through Rome.
A terror alarm was briefly raised in the Vatican on Sunday morning.
When a shot was fired, the Swiss Guard even closed an access gate to protect the Pope.
This was triggered by a 39-year-old BMW driver.
According to the
Corriere della Sera
, the vehicle was noticed by a police patrol.
When the driver noticed the police officers, he apparently accelerated.
He didn't stop at a Carabinieri checkpoint near the Vatican, but drove away at full speed.
According to
Il Messagerio
, the driver broke through several military security barriers.
Terrorist alarm in the Vatican: police shoot tires of escape BMW
A chase between the BMW and Carabinieri cars through Italy's capital began.
According to the
Corriere della Sera
, the driver also rammed a vehicle belonging to the Carabinieri, which was thrown against an armored car.
Two police officers were injured, but their lives are not in danger.
Finally, the police were able to stop the man on Via Gregorio VII.
During the chase, a police officer also fired a shot in the direction of the car's wheels.
According to the
Corriere della Sera
, the police officer hit the right rear tire of the getaway car.
The man then barricaded himself in his vehicle.
Police surrounded the car and had to break a window to get the man out.
A taser was also used.
Chase through Rome: Shot in front of a number of tourists just before the Pope's prayer
According to the report, the man appeared confused and may have been under the influence of drugs.
During the escape, he is said to have thrown his wallet and watch out the window.
He was first taken to a police station and then to a hospital emergency room for a check-up.
According to reports, the scenes, including the shot, took place in front of numerous tourists.
They were waiting for Pope Francis to begin his Angelus prayer.
According to the current state of investigation, the man's behavior had no connection with the Pope's prayer.
(rjs)
