How sad on Halloween

ROME (Reuters) - Two Italian boys were recovering in hospital on Tuesday after a 70-year-old man shot them with his hunting rifle because he was frightened by their Halloween costumes.

The 14-year-old boys, dressed as demons, had knocked on the man's door during an evening of "trick or treat" near the northern town of Turin and set off a firecracker.

When the door opened, instead of a treat, the man fired four shots at the boys having been scared by the noise and their strange outfits, the news agency ANSA said.

Police arrested the man, who lived alone and was the victim of several robberies, for attempted murder, ANSA said. Police said the boys' lives were not in danger but one risked losing an eye.

The tradition of asking neighbors for sweets or money on Halloween is relatively new to Italy but is gaining popularity.

Re: How sad on Halloween

very sad. i feel for both boys, and the old man. he must've been scared out of his witts!!!

Re: How sad on Halloween

why are the "innocent trick or treaters" setting off firecrackers on someone's doorstep?!

Yes, a gun is a bit extreme, but I know someone like my Dad would've been throwing punches!!!

Re: How sad on Halloween

wow that is horrible!!!!!!!!