The death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml, who lost his life in a scooter crash during a police chase, has plunged his family into grief while sparking protests in Milan’s Corvetto neighborhood. Ramy’s mother, Farida, mourns her youngest son, while his father, Yehia Elgaml, demands answers: “I want to know the truth about how my son died and I want it quickly. We’ve seen the agony of families like Giulio Regeni’s, waiting years without justice. Will it be the same for us?” Yehia recalls seeing Ramy on Saturday evening, urging him not to stay out late. But the young electrician, recently unemployed and eager to work again, never returned home.
As the family grieves in private, the protests outside have grown volatile. Ramy’s uncle denounces the violence, stating, “We are consumed by our pain and have not left the house. Ramy’s friends are angry, joined by others who demand access to surveillance footage from that night.” Amid the turmoil, Ramy’s brother offered a poignant reflection: “God took him from this path because it wasn’t his place. If my brother made mistakes, he paid the ultimate price. Now we only hope the investigation reveals the truth.”
The incident has ignited broader outrage in the community, raising questions about the circumstances of the chase and the role of law enforcement. While investigators review surveillance footage to clarify events, the family holds onto the hope of understanding what led to their son’s tragic death. Meanwhile, Corvetto remains tense, a community caught between grief and the search for justice.
