Bangladeshi couple, daughter stabbed to death in Rome
Neighbours reported hearing an intense argument inside the residence that ended in tragedy, after which the killer fled into the street
A triple homicide has occurred on the outskirts of Rome with a Bangladeshi man, his wife, and their five-year-old daughter stabbed to death inside their family home on Via Montiglio in the Pineta Sacchetti area yesterday evening (26 June).
Italian law enforcement authorities rushed to the scene immediately to launch an investigation and collect evidence.
According to initial Italian media reports, the victims had no prior criminal records.
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The couple's eldest son was also found injured at the scene of the attack. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, where doctors confirmed that his injuries are not life-threatening.
Investigators verifying his connection to the family stated that initial information indicates the young man had no role in the execution of the crime.
The area was cordoned off and the road closed to traffic to allow forensic technicians to operate safely.
Italian law enforcement investigators are working to reconstruct the dynamics of the brutal act and understand the motive. Neighbours reported hearing an intense argument inside the residence that ended in tragedy, after which the killer fled into the street.
A local police team is currently engaged in a manhunt for the fugitive killer, while authorities review footage from local CCTV cameras and interview neighbours and acquaintances to map out the family's contact network.
