Rome, Lazio, Italy – Demir Orahovac, a 25-year-old man of Montenegrin descent, tragically died on the morning of December 21, 2025, at San Camillo Hospital in Rome, after being critically wounded in a stabbing incident the previous day. His death has led to the arrest of three individuals, including a father and son, on suspicion of homicide.
The Fatal Attack and Subsequent Death
Orahovac was attacked on December 20 in Viale Ventimiglia, located in the Trullo district on the southern outskirts of Rome. He sustained multiple stab wounds, particularly to his kidneys and back, and was found in critical condition. His brother, Aldin Orahovac, 23, was the one who called for emergency services. Paramedics from 118 immediately transported the severely injured young man to San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit. Despite urgent medical intervention, Orahovac succumbed to his injuries shortly before 11:00 AM on December 21.
Investigation Leads to Three Arrests
Carabinieri from the Eur company initiated an immediate investigation into the incident. During their initial assessment, they located the knife believed to have been used in the attack in a nearby dumpster. Further investigation, including the review of local surveillance camera footage, led authorities to identify three suspects. All three are Italian citizens and residents of a popular housing complex close to the victim’s residence. The arrested individuals are a 48-year-old man, his 25-year-old son, and a 37-year-old friend. Initially, they were charged with attempted murder, but this charge was upgraded to homicide following Orahovac’s death. All three suspects have prior police records for crimes against property and persons.
Potential Motives and Preceding Events
While the exact motive behind the fatal stabbing remains under investigation, authorities are exploring several hypotheses. One prominent theory suggests the attack might be linked to a feud over the control of public housing. Demir Orahovac and his brother, Aldin, had reportedly moved into an Ater apartment four months prior, potentially occupying a unit. This move could have sparked territorial disputes with other residents.
Investigators are also examining a series of events that preceded the stabbing. On December 19, Demir Orahovac allegedly damaged the entrance door of a popular housing building near his residence. This act is believed to be connected to ongoing disagreements among residents. Hours later, Orahovac himself required medical attention for a head injury, though he did not provide an explanation for it. Investigators suspect this injury could have been a retaliatory attack for his earlier actions.
Further complicating the narrative, on December 20, at approximately 5:00 AM, just two hours before the fatal stabbing, two cars were set ablaze on Viale Ventimiglia. A Fiat Cinquecento, owned by the 48-year-old arrested suspect, and a Lancia Ypsilon, registered to a woman reportedly unconnected to the events, were destroyed. Investigators suspect Orahovac may have been responsible for setting the fires as an act of revenge, which could have escalated into the deadly confrontation that followed.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
The three suspects are currently in custody, awaiting further legal proceedings. The carabinieri continue their investigation to fully reconstruct the dynamics of the events and to confirm the precise motive behind the homicide. The public prosecutor’s office will oversee the case, with further details expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
Source: virgilio.it
