Backpack explosion kills one police officer and seriously injures another in Oviedo

A Spanish National Police officer died and another was seriously injured due to a backpack explosion in Oviedo. The incident occurred while responding to a shooting involving a 17-year-old girl. Upon arrival, officers found a suspicious backpack, which exploded during intervention by a canine unit member, resulting in the officer's death and the death of his police dog. A significant police operation was launched to locate the suspect, a 64-year-old man with a criminal record. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed deep condolences and gratitude for the officers' bravery.