In a recent conversation with his lawyer while in prison, police officer Carmelo Cinturrino disclosed that he placed the gun near Abderrahim Mansouri out of fear of the aftermath of the incident, during which he admitted to shooting Mansouri. The officer, who was arrested for the murder of Mansouri, explained that he had instructed a colleague to retrieve a backpack from the police station, clearly indicating that he was aware of its contents. Cinturrino realized only after firing that Mansouri was holding a rock and not a weapon.

Cinturrino detailed that he shot Mansouri while the victim was attempting to escape and seek refuge among the bushes in the known drug area of Rogoredo, Milan. He admitted that he shot Mansouri "knowingly and willingly," which underscores the officer's conscious decision in the fatal encounter. The single shot struck Mansouri in the head, resulting in a life-threatening injury that caused him to fall face down.

As the incident invokes questions regarding police conduct and the use of lethal force, Cinturrino's admission is likely to spark public debate surrounding police accountability in Italy, particularly in areas with high crime rates such as Rogoredo. As this case unfolds, it could have significant implications for police protocols, community relations, and the broader conversation about violence in urban environments.