The situation regarding the tragic incident at Verona Porta Nuova station has taken a new turn. Italian Senator Ilaria Cucchi published on social media a video documenting the final moments of 26-year-old Malian immigrant Moussa Diarry. The footage sheds new light on the October 2024 intervention by a railway police officer, challenging the official version of events regarding an alleged threat to the officer's life during a knife attack.

Video Publication

Senator Ilaria Cucchi released footage from October 2024 showing the agony of Moussa Diarry after being shot by a police officer.

Controversy Over Weapon

Family and activists dispute the claim that Diarry possessed a knife, pointing to an object resembling a table utensil.

Prosecutor's Request

Investigators requested the archiving of the case against the officer, deeming his actions lawful defense against an assault.

Political Reaction

The case has returned to public debate in the context of Matteo Salvini's remarks and comparisons to American police incidents.

A shocking video, published by Senator Ilaria Cucchi, documents the final moments of Moussa Diarry, a 26-year-old citizen of Mali. The incident occurred on October 20, 2024 at Verona Porta Nuova station in Verona. The footage shows a young man lying on the ground while an officer of the Polfer calls for medical assistance, reporting via radio that he was attacked and had to fire a shot. The officer claims on the recording that the assailant is still holding a knife, but the surroundings and objects visible in the video have sparked a wave of criticism and demands for the case to be re-examined. This situation recalls the case of Stefano Cucchi from 2009, the brother of the current senator, who died in custody after being beaten by Carabinieri, which became a symbol of the fight against police brutality in Italy. The publication of the material came as the prosecutor's office filed a request for case dismissal against the officer, deeming his actions as self-defense. Ilaria Cucchi disputes this version, suggesting that the object held by Diarry may have been an ordinary kitchen utensil, not a dangerous tool. The case has sparked significant political emotions. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini previously commented on the incident with the words: "We are not in Minneapolis," which was a direct reference to the death of George Floyd and led to accusations of racism and downplaying state violence. „We are not in Minneapolis, but what I see in this video raises the deepest concern and demands full transparency.” — Ilaria Cucchi Both human rights organizations and the Malian community in Italy are demanding justice. Analysis of the footage is crucial to determine whether the use of a firearm was proportional to the threat. The case of Moussa Diarry has become a focal point in the debate on institutional racism and intervention procedures for individuals experiencing homelessness or mental health crises, which often affect migrants in Italian cities.

Mentioned People

  • Ilaria Cucchi — Italian senator and human rights activist who made the footage public.
  • Moussa Diarra — 26-year-old immigrant from Mali shot dead by police at a station in Verona.
  • Matteo Salvini — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure of Italy, who commented on the case in the context of security.