A 63-year-old Italian security guard working at an electromechanical factory in Crespellano, near Bologna, fired several shots from his revolver (caliber 357 Magnum) during a suspected break-in on Sunday morning. The bullets did not fire properly and embedded into the factory wall. According to the military police, the man was not authorized to work as a private security officer and had an expired firearms permit dating back to 2014. The incident occurred after an alarm system triggered around 6 AM on July 19. The suspect was driving a forklift, loading copper coils into two vans, supported by accomplices. When confronted, the driver allegedly drove toward the guard, prompting him to fire his weapon. The thieves fled, abandoning their vehicles and stolen goods. All vehicles were seized pending judicial investigation. The guard has been reported to prosecutors for illegal possession of weapons, unauthorized practice of a profession, and dangerous discharges.
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