Francesco Cidu , the 66-year-old breeder found lifeless in his sheepfold in the countryside of Gavoi , in the Gaidanu area, was married and father of three children.

According to the initial investigations by the Carabinieri, he was killed with a gunshot.

The body was found after 8pm on Tuesday, following the alarm raised by family members who had no longer heard from him .

The military is now investigating to trace the person responsible and shed full light on the crime.

The community of Gavoi is shocked by the incident, with the mayor Salvatore Lai saying he is "saddened" and expressing closeness to the 66-year-old's family .

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