A father killed his 15-year-old daughter with a shotgun that allegedly went off inadvertently.
The tragedy took place in the late afternoon in a house in San Felice del Benaco, in the province of Brescia.
According to the first reconstructions, the 57-year-old, Roberto Balzaretti, with a past as a councilor in the village, was holding the rifle and was showing it to relatives when a shot went off that hit his eldest daughter in the chest. The little girl died instantly.
The intervention of the rescuers was useless, as they were only able to ascertain the death of the young woman. The man is in shock.
The case is being investigated by the Salò carabinieri, who at the moment believe it is an accident.
On the spot also the prosecutor on duty Carlo Milanesi, who has seized the weapon.
The father of the young victim will be investigated for manslaughter to allow all the necessary investigations.
(Unioneonline / F)
