A shooting occurred today outside of the prime minister's office as the government of Enrico Letta was being sworn in. The event was being broadcasted live because there was great excitement for the formation of the new government that was forming nine weeks after national elections. The ceremony continued inside undisturbed as the square was cordoned off and ambulances arrived on the scene. One officer was wounded in the neck, another was wounded in the leg, and a civilian woman was also hit. None of the injuries were fatal. The culprit, a 49-year old man from Piedmont, was caught immediately following the incident. He had planned on the attack being a murder suicide, but ran out of bullets. Interior Minister Angelino Alfano stated that an investigation would ensue, but it appeared to be "'an isolated incident.'" The attack also caused concern over the stability of the government following the inconclusive national election.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/29/world/europe/2-officers-shot-as-italys-government-sworn-in.html?ref=world
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