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In the northern Spanish city of Oviedo, a policeman was killed and another was injured when an explosive device placed in a backpack exploded at the scene of a shooting that occurred during a conflict between neighbors.
On Tuesday morning, police received reports of a dispute between neighbors. Officers arrived on the scene immediately after receiving reports and found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds, police spokesman Pedro Aguado said.
While searching for the alleged assailant, police discovered a suspicious backpack and contacted both the bomb squad and the canine unit.
The explosion occurred when canine service and bomb squad officers arrived at the scene and examined a suspicious backpack.
“When the package was being taken outside to ensure the safety of the residents, an explosion occurred,” Aguado added. The explosion killed a dog handler named Juan Jose and seriously injured a bomb disposal technician, he said. A three-year-old police dog named Denis also died.
The woman who suffered the gunshot wound and the wounded police officer were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police said the suspect fled the scene and remains wanted.
A large-scale police operation is ongoing near the site of the explosion and officers continue to search for the suspect.
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On social media, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was "deeply shocked" by the tragic incident and paid respect to the police officer injured in the explosion.
“Your dedication and courage deserve the gratitude of the entire country,” he said.
Spanish opposition leader and Chairman of the People's Party Alberto Nunez Feijoo expressed his condolences to the family of the fallen officer and wished a speedy recovery to the seriously injured policeman.
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