Investigation Underway Following Violent Death of Former Gandia Mayor Arturo Torró
The Civil Guard is currently investigating the tragic and violent death of Arturo Torró, a businessman and the former mayor of Gandia, Valencia. His lifeless body was discovered early this morning inside a vehicle, following alerts received about a broken-down car on the A38 highway near the municipality of Xeresa, Valencia.
Reports indicate that upon arriving at the scene, agents found Torró's body within the vehicle, with initial assessments suggesting that he was shot. While details remain sparse, sources indicate that the incident likely involved Torró being ambushed while driving. Eyewitnesses suggest that attackers may have halted his vehicle before firing one or more shots.
Arturo Torró served as the mayor of Gandia from 2011 to 2015 as a member of the Popular Party, securing an absolute majority in the city elections after four years of opposition. His tenure was marked by the promotion of various companies, including a significant business venture he launched in the 1990s called Más Visión, which united several small optical stores into a successful corporation operating in multiple countries, with notable success in Argentina.
Following his departure from political office, Torró remained active in business, returning to the optical industry with a company known as Angels Vision, focused on selling glasses and hearing aids through a franchise model across Spain.
The shocking nature of his death has sent ripples through the community, as the investigation continues to unfold. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information pertinent to the case to come forward, as they seek answers regarding this brutal crime that has taken an influential figure from the region.
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