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Alfafar Mayor Decries 15-Hour Wait to Enter Occupied Home After Night Shooting

The delay, required by law before entering an irregularly occupied property, has prompted a call to review procedures.

Overview

  • A 33-year-old man was shot multiple times around 23:45 Monday and remains at La Fe Hospital in Valencia with a reserved prognosis.
  • Guardia Civil and the Alfafar local police mounted a security operation at the scene following the gunfire.
  • The residence tied to the incident has been irregularly occupied since 2023 and had a prior police complaint, which necessitated judicial authorization for entry that arrived 15 hours later.
  • Once the court order was issued, officers used drones to inspect the interior and reported finding no one inside.
  • Municipal officials are seeking the owners to secure the building, and the mayor has urged a procedural review to prevent similar delays.