A police officer has been killed and another left seriously injured after a backpack exploded while bomb disposal experts investigated a shooting in Spain.
Incident in Oviedo
The incident unfolded in the Villafría district of Oviedo on Tuesday morning (November 10) after a young woman was shot and rushed to hospital. Residents reported hearing three gunshots shortly before 7.30am and alerted emergency services.
When officers arrived, a suspicious backpack was reportedly found in the entrance of the building where the shooting had taken place. Bomb disposal specialists were sent to the scene to investigate.
Explosion and Response
As they began examining the package, it exploded, killing one officer and leaving his colleague with serious injuries, according to La Voz de Asturias.
Emergency units made up of national officers, local police and firefighters were scrambled to the scene, deploying a 'double security cordon' to protect the public while an investigation is carried out.
Union Confirms Death
JUPOL, the largest and most representative trade union of the Spanish National Police, confirmed the officer's death in a statement posted to social media, stating: "One police officer dead and another seriously injured following an explosion in the Villafría neighborhood of Oviedo."
The statement continued: "On behalf of JUPOL, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the police officer who died. All our love and respect during these difficult times."
This is a breaking news story; updates will follow as more information becomes available.
