Shooting at inauguration of new Italian Prime Minister

Several rounds of bullets were fired at the place where the new government in Italy, led by Mr. Letta, was taking its oath of office.

At noon on April 28 (Italy time), a mass shooting occurred at the Italian Presidential Palace in the capital city of Rome.

Italian media reported that a series of bullets were fired at the front door of the Presidential Palace, where the new Italian government, led by new Prime Minister Enrico Letta, was taking the oath of office.

There may be quite a few people injured, including two security guards. One person is seriously injured.

Security forces have arrested the shooter. Photo: Reuters

The shooter was arrested by Italian security forces shortly after. Police are currently investigating to find out the motive for the incident. Italian police and security said the shooter was dressed in a suit and tie and was named Luigi Preiti, an Italian. He was also injured.

Previously, a coalition government between the People's Freedom Party (PDL) of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and the center-left Democratic Party (PD) of newly appointed Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta formed a new coalition government. This is a positive move to end the nearly two-month political deadlock in Italy in forming a new government after the general election./.

According to VOV - DT