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As Italy prepares for new government, shots fired near prime minister's office

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Quirinal Palace, the Italian Presidential Palace, in Rome, Italy
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Earlier today in front of the office of Italy's prime minister in Rome, shots were fired. According to Reuters, a witness reported around eight shots fired. This happened the same day the new Italian government is being sworn in.

Reuters is also reporting at least two policemen were shot. Reportedly the gunman has been arrested.

The process of selecting a new government took two months, with Democratic Party member Enrico Letta becoming the Prime Minister today. The Democratic Party joined with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom Party to form a coalition government. Letta was at the Quirinal Palace, less than a kilometer away, at the time of the shooting for his inauguration.


Sources

  • James Mackenzie. Gunshots fired near Italy prime minister's office, injuries — Reuters, April 28, 2013
  • Two police officers injured in shooting in Rome — ITV, April 28, 2013
  • Irene Hdez. Velasco. Un parado indignado con los políticos dispara contra dos policías ante el Parlamento de Roma — El Mundo (Spain), April 28, 2013 (Spanish)
  • Italian cabinet comes together — euronews, April 28, 2013
  • Mark Duell. Two police officers injured after gunshots are fired in front of Italian prime minister's office in Rome — Daily Mail, April 28, 2013


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