An 81-year-old man killed a 53-year-old in the countryside of Villa Castelli, in the province of Brindisi, and then committed suicide.
The events occurred at dawn in a countryside area.
The two men were neighbors.
According to what we learn, the victim was hit with several rifle shots in the face.
The 81-year-old would later take his own life with the same weapon.
The police are investigating.
His name is Nicola Lacorte, 53 years old, the man killed by 81 year old Carmelo Cantoro, who then committed suicide in Villa Castelli.
The murder-suicide took place in the Montescotano district.
According to some neighbors, there were futile reasons behind the 81-year-old's gesture.
The firefighters are also on site due to the presence of some gas cylinders in the 81-year-old's house.
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