Died after 25 days of agony Michela Rubiu, her husband shot her and then killed her brother

A woman has died after 25 days in hospital following a shooting by her husband, according to local media reports. Michela Rubiu, 47, was found dead around noon today in the Intensive Care Unit of Cagliari’s Brotzu Hospital, where she had been admitted on July 23. Her death followed injuries sustained to her head, inflicted by a gunshot wound to the neck from her husband, Alessandro Pintus, 39 years old. The same day, Pintus shot and killed his brother, Andrea, 42, in Quartu Sant’Elena. The incident occurred at the couple's shared bar in Solanas, located on the southern-east coast of Sardinia. Pintus arrived at the establishment and opened fire on his wife as she was opening the premises. Believing he had killed her, he then went to his parents' home in Margine Rosso, part of Quartu Sant’Elena, and shot and killed his brother. After committing both acts, Pintus voluntarily presented himself at a military police station, confessing his actions before officers and prosecutors. Pintus holds valid firearms licenses. His confession has led authorities to reassess the charges against him, with the possibility of the case being upgraded to double murder. Investigations continue into the motive behind the killings, which remain unclear. Military police from the Cagliari Regional Police have conducted site inspections at both the Solanas bar and the family residence in Quartu Sant’Elena to reconstruct the exact sequence of events and positions of the victims during the shootings. The deaths have triggered further legal scrutiny. Authorities are examining whether Pintus acted under specific circumstances that might influence the nature of the charges. The ongoing investigation includes reviewing the circumstances surrounding the two fatalities, including potential psychological factors or disputes that could have contributed to the violence. The police are also looking into possible connections between the two incidents, though no direct link has yet been established. Local law enforcement continues to gather evidence and interview witnesses to build a complete picture of the events. The case highlights the complexities of domestic violence and its potential escalation into criminal acts. While the immediate focus remains on the legal proceedings against Pintus, the broader implications of the tragedy underscore the need for deeper understanding of such cases within the community. The situation remains under active review by judicial authorities. Further developments are expected as the investigation progresses. The outcome will depend on the findings of the ongoing inquiries and the legal framework governing such cases. The families of the victims are likely to remain central figures in the unfolding narrative.