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Oviedo police officer killed and another injured in backpack explosion
A National Police officer was killed and another seriously injured following a backpack explosion in the Villafría neighborhood of Oviedo, Spain, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred while officers were attempting to move a suspicious backpack, which reportedly contained a flashing light, away from a residential building to ensure resident safety.
The explosion followed a shooting incident involving a dispute between neighbors, during which a 17-year-old girl was wounded. The deceased officer has been identified as Juan José, a sub-inspector from the National Police Special Canine Guide Unit. His three-year-old German shepherd, Deny, also died in the blast. A bomb disposal specialist from the TEDAX unit was critically injured and underwent surgery to amputate a leg at the Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias.
Authorities are searching for a 64-year-old suspect, identified by the initials M. F. A., who allegedly shot the teenager and placed the explosive device near mailboxes before fleeing in a blue Mercedes. The suspect is described as having a thin build, 1.80 meters tall, a shaved head, and glasses. The Oviedo City Council has declared two days of official mourning.
Entities
Alfredo Canteli · Asturias · HUCA · Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias · Jorge Ignacio Moreno · Juan José · Juan José Rodríguez · Jupol · Manuel F. A. · National Police · Oviedo · Policía Nacional
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- [● 29 SOURCES] The incident took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. euroweeklynews.com · labandera.es · www.rtl.be · actu17.fr · www.diariodejerez.es · +18 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] The explosion involved a backpack found in a building entrance. www.diariodejerez.es · euroweeklynews.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.laregion.es · www.esdiario.com · +18 more
- [● 30 SOURCES] A young woman was wounded in a shooting prior to the explosion. www.diariodejerez.es · euroweeklynews.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.laregion.es · labandera.es · +21 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] The suspect in the shooting is currently being sought by police. www.diariodejerez.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · actualidad-rt.com · actu17.fr · euroweeklynews.com · +20 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] A TEDAX bomb disposal specialist was critically injured and had a leg amputated. www.diariodejerez.es · euroweeklynews.com · www.laregion.es · www.esdiario.com · salamancartvaldia.es · +9 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The injured woman is out of danger. euroweeklynews.com · labandera.es · www.gandul.ro · www.timesnownews.com · actu17.fr · +8 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] A National Police sub-inspector from the Canine Guide unit died in the explosion. www.diariodejerez.es · euroweeklynews.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.laregion.es · www.esdiario.com · +13 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The explosion occurred in the Villafría or Otero neighborhood of Oviedo. www.diariodejerez.es · euroweeklynews.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.laregion.es · labandera.es · +19 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly placed an explosive device on the mailboxes of a social housing building in Villafría. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com · www.diariodeibiza.es · okdiario.com
- [● 20 SOURCES] The explosion caused the death of one police officer. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com · www.diariodeibiza.es · www.inquisitr.com · +15 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The suspect is described as having a thin build, 1.80 meters tall, with a shaved head and glasses. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com · www.diariodeibiza.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The suspect reportedly fled shortly before 8:00 AM on Tuesday. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com · www.diariodeibiza.es