Capriati’s father has been arrested on charges of attempted murder.
Joseph Capriati is reportedly fighting for his life in a Caserta hospital after his father stabbed him in the chest.
According to local sources, the stabbing occurred after the 33-year-old Italian DJ and his 61-year-old father engaged in a dispute, though it’s unclear at this time what the argument was about.
Capriati’s father was arrested for attempted murder taken to prison by the state police in Caserta. The police found and confiscated the weapon used in the alleged attack, a kitchen knife.
Joseph Capriati usually lives in Spain, but had returned home to Caserta after the pandemic halted his tour schedule, and was living with his father.
We’ll update you on this situation as we have more information.
