Police officer killed, another badly hurt in Oviedo, Spain backpack blast
The gist
A backpack exploded in Oviedo, Spain, killing one police officer and injuring another as a bomb unit examined it.
The blast followed a family dispute in which a woman was shot.
How it unfolded
- Nov 10, 2026A woman was shot and injured early Tuesday in a dispute between two families in Oviedo's Villafría neighborhood; she was later reported out of danger.
- Nov 10, 2026A backpack exploded as officers from Spain's Special Canine Unit examined it on Tuesday morning, killing officer Juan José and injuring a bomb disposal officer who lost a leg.
- Nov 10, 2026Police union JUPOL confirmed the units of both officers and expressed its "deep sorrow and dismay"; Spanish police paid tribute to the dead officer's family.
Key terms
- National Police
- Spain's national civilian police force, mainly policing urban areas under the Interior Ministry.
- bomb disposal unit
- A team that disables or safely destroys hazardous explosive devices.
Source: Wikipedia