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Spanish Police Officer Dies, Another Injured In Backpack Explosion During Investigation 
Spanish police confirmed the death of the officer, identified as Juan José, in a statement posted on X, expressing condolences to his family and colleagues.
ASpanish police officer has died and another sustained serious injuries after a suspicious backpack exploded during a police investigation in Oviedo, northern Spain, on Tuesday morning.
According to a report by the BBC, officers attached to Spain’s canine unit and explosives disposal unit were examining the backpack after police received reports of a dispute between neighbours. The explosion occurred when the officers arrived at the scene to investigate the suspicious item.
The incident followed a violent dispute during which a woman was shot. Police said the suspected attacker remained at large after the shooting and explosion. The woman and the injured officer were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
Spanish police confirmed the death of the officer, identified as Juan José, in a statement posted on X, expressing condolences to his family and colleagues.
“Our hearts are with his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones,” the police said.
The incident also drew reactions from Spain’s opposition leader and President of the People’s Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, who described the development as heartbreaking and extended his condolences to the deceased officer’s family.
“What happened in Oviedo is heartbreaking,” Feijóo said.
“My condolences to the family of the officer who died and my best wishes for the recovery of the one who was seriously injured.”
The explosion occurred during the response to the neighbourhood dispute, which had already resulted in a shooting. The circumstances surrounding the explosion and the identity of the suspect were not immediately established.
Police had yet to announce the arrest of the suspect, who remained at large, while the injured officer and the woman received hospital treatment.
