Police officer killed in backpack explosion in Spanish city
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 09:50 · Archive
A police officer was killed when a suspicious backpack exploded in Oviedo, Spain, on Tuesday morning.
A National Police officer has been killed and another seriously injured after a backpack exploded outside a building in Oviedo, northern Spain, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred on Rafael R. Urrusti Street in the Villafría area as police investigated a neighbourhood dispute between two families. A young woman was shot and injured during the dispute, and neighbours reported hearing three gunshots before calling emergency services.
A suspicious backpack was discovered at the entrance of the building where the shooting had taken place. A bomb disposal team was called to examine the bag, but it reportedly exploded as officers began their inspection. The deceased officer, named as Juan José, served in Spain's Special Canine Unit. An officer from a military bomb disposal unit was seriously injured in the blast.
The young woman who was shot was taken to the Central University Hospital of Asturias and her life is not believed to be in danger. Spain's National Police said in a statement: 'Our hearts are with his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.' Police have cordoned off the area as investigations continue.
How it is being reported
- Police officer dies after backpack explodes while responding to shooting in SpainPolice had been responding to the shooting of a woman in OviedoIndependent World · 10 Nov, 10:23
- Spain: Police officer killed in Oviedo after neighborhood dispute escalates with explosionAt least one officer was killed and another injured as a fight between two families becomes increasingly violent.DW News · 10 Nov, 10:12
- Police officer dies and another injured after backpack explosion in OviedoOfficers attended the scene in connection with a separate incident at a residential building in the city.BBC News · 10 Nov, 09:26
- Oviedo explosion leaves police officer dead and another seriously injured after woman shotA police officer has been killed and another has been seriously injured after a backpack reportedly exploded in Oviedo, Spain - this is a breaking storyThe Mirror · 10 Nov, 09:02
In this story: Oviedo · Spain · Juan José · Spain's National Police · Central University Hospital of Asturias
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