Torrevieja notary shot dead in his office

Torrevieja notary shot dead in his office
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By h.b. - Oct 26, 2009 - 9:48 PM

The body of the notary is taken away from the scene - EFE

Juan José Martínez Román was shot twice by thieves

The Torrevieja notary, 54 year old Juan José Martínez Román, was shot dead in his office on Monday.

Police sources have said that the two thieves entered his office and demanded money at 1230 at the office in Calle Ramón Gallud. When he refused they shot him twice. Reports indicate that they made off with a quantity of money, yet to be established. Health professionals tried to revive the victim for some 45 minutes.

It all happened while clients were waiting outside and other workers were busy in other offices.
The attack is strange as generally business at the notary is carried out with cheques and not cash.

The Guardia Civil have set up a special task force to try and find those responsible.

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