An Italian police officer is suspected of murdering a Moldovan. The victim was kidnapped and shot.

Riccardo Salvagno, a local police officer in Italy, is suspected of murdering a Moldovan who was fatally shot on the night of December 30 to 31. The young man was kidnapped, taken to an isolated area, and killed with a single gunshot. After the victim was discovered, the carabinieri launched an extensive search operation, using drones and analyzing surveillance cameras.

Salvagno was located and arrested on January 6, after he attempted to hide. Investigators suspect that there is at least one accomplice, considering the manner in which the crime was committed. The murder weapon has not been found, and the motives for the crime remain unclear, including hypotheses related to drugs or romantic rivalries. The police in Venice have begun the procedures to dismiss Salvagno, and the victim's mother is seeking justice, while the Moldovan community is organizing a flashmob to demand a fair investigation.