In brief
Benedetto Ceraulo, who gained notoriety for murdering Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci in 1995, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his son during a violent outburst triggered by a car scratch. As police investigate the incident in Santa Maria a Monte, both father and son are hospitalized.
Benedetto Ceraulo, who in the mid-1990s killed the heir to the Italian fashion house Gucci, was arrested on suspicion of shooting his own son on Tuesday before attempting to kill himself in the Italian province of Pisa, according to police reports. Investigators are working to uncover the details of the dramatic incident in Santa Maria a Monte. Both Ceraulo and his son, Gaetano, are hospitalized, with the father seriously injured and under police guard, while the son's condition is deemed stable.The trouble reportedly began when Ceraulo noticed a scratch on his car, prompting a furious reaction towards his son. Grabbing a small caliber pistol, Ceraulo allegedly shot Gaetano before turning the gun on himself. Now in his 60s, Ceraulo is facing charges of attempted murder and possession of an illegal firearm.This incident occurs nearly 30 years after Ceraulo shot and killed Maurizio Gucci in 1995. The details of that crime have since been depicted in the movie "House of Gucci." Maurizio was shot four times outside his Milan office, leading to the conviction of both Ceraulo and his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, who was found guilty of orchestrating the killing.In the aftermath of the latest shooting, officials have expressed shock. Manuela Del Grande, the mayor of Santa Maria a Monte, stated that such violence is unheard of in their small town, emphasizing that the community was unaware of Ceraulo's presence. As the investigation continues, the town remains in disbelief over the shocking events that unfolded.
