As Italy prepares for new government, shots fired near prime minister's office

April 28, 2013 Earlier today in front of the office of Italy's in Rome, shots were fired. According to , a witness reported around eight shots fired. This happened the same day the new Italian government is being sworn in.

 is also reporting at least two policemen were shot. Reportedly the gunman has been arrested.

The process of selecting a new government took two months, with Democratic Party member becoming the Prime Minister today. The joined with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's  to form a coalition government. Letta was at the, less than a kilometer away, at the time of the shooting for his inauguration.