Investigators believe the victim, 62-year-old Angelo Pizzi, was killed mistakenly, with the intended target being the restaurant owner, who has a criminal record. Officials are treating the killing as a targeted mafioso-style ambush, with the Direzione Distrettuale Antimafia leading the investigation. The gunmen fled and no arrests have been made, while forensic teams examine the scene and review security cameras. Witness statements have been collected.
Prosecutors have not ruled out a connection to another recent murder in Bisceglie, where Filippo Scavo, 42, linked to the Strisciuglio clan, was shot dead at a club on 19 April. Authorities are examining potential links between the two violent episodes. The victim, described locally as a hardworking family man with no criminal record, was caught in the crossfire. Mayor Angelantonio Angarano called for unity and justice, urging the community to move forward 'with heads held high and without fear'. The restaurant remains closed as investigations proceed. The specific connection between the two murders remains unknown. It remains unclear whether the British tourists have left the area, and the exact motive for targeting the owner is unknown.
with heads held high and without fear