Spanish police officer killed in Oviedo backpack explosion
A police officer died and another was injured after a backpack exploded during a response to a dispute in Oviedo, Spain.
A Spanish police officer was killed and another sustained injuries on Tuesday following a backpack explosion in the northern city of Oviedo.
The incident occurred after specialized officers, including members of a canine unit and an explosives disposal team, arrived to inspect a suspicious bag left at the scene of a domestic dispute between neighbors. Prior to the blast, a woman was shot during the altercation.
Local authorities confirmed that the suspect responsible for the shooting remains at large as law enforcement officers conduct a search operation across the area. Further details regarding the cause of the explosion and the condition of the injured officer have not yet been released.
Sources: BBC News.