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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.

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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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