Guardia Civil officer Laura Cruz honored in funeral after fatal domestic‑violence killing in Llanes

Laura Cruz Guardia Civil Llanes domestic violence funeral

Laura Cruz Vega, a Guardia Civil officer in Llanes, Asturias, was killed on Wednesday by her ex‑partner, also a member of the force. The assailant entered the barracks and was shot dead by fellow officers. At her funeral, the parish priest Florentino Hoyos urged, “Que ninguna mujer tenga que vivir bajo el miedo.” A guard of honor escorted her coffin to the Basilica of Santa María, and officials including President of the Principado Adrián Barbón, regional delegate Jesús Moreno del Valle, and senior officers such as Captain Francisco García Pérez and Colonel Francisco Javier Puerta attended.

Earlier, Cruz had sought a protection order in December, which a judge denied despite a history of abuse and numerous complaints against her ex‑partner, Dámaso F. S. The case has highlighted concerns over domestic‑violence safeguards for law‑enforcement personnel.

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Adrián Barbón · Dámaso F. S. · Florentino Hoyos · Francisco Javier Puerta · Guardia Civil · Laura Cruz · Laura Cruz Vega · Llanes

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[● 3 SOURCES] Laura Cruz, a Guardia Civil agent in Llanes, was killed by her ex‑partner, also a Guardia Civil member, on Wednesday. www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 3 SOURCES] A funeral was held at the Basilica of Santa María in Llanes. www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The ex‑partner was shot dead by colleagues in the guardhouse garage. www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Guards from Extremadura, Andalusia, the Canary Islands, Castilla y León and other Asturian units carried the coffin. www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Regional officials attended, including President of the Principality Adrián Barbón, President of the Junta Juan Cofiño, Government Delegate Adriana Lastra, and Mayor Enrique Riestra. www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Laura Cruz left behind a mother, three children including 13‑year‑old twins, and a partner named Álvaro. www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 3 SOURCES] A guard of honor was formed by the Llanes company of the Guardia Civil. www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Parish priest Florentino Hoyos said: “Que ninguna mujer tenga que vivir bajo el miedo”. www.diariodemallorca.es