In Crotone, a violent altercation led to the death of Francesco Chimirri, a 44-year-old pizza maker known on TikTok.

The incident unfolded when off-duty police officer Giuseppe Sortino attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle.

Chimirri and his companions attacked Sortino, prompting him to fire his weapon in self-defense, fatally wounding Chimirri.

The situation escalated as Chimirri's family arrived and assaulted the injured officer.

Sortino is now under investigation for homicide, while authorities search for the fleeing accomplices.

The event has sparked a manhunt and raised questions about the circumstances leading to the tragic encounter.