Oviedo police dog handler killed while inspecting suspicious backpack, sapper injured

Explosion during inspection of suspicious item

A fatal incident involving an explosive device occurred in the city of Oviedo (Spain). According to local authorities, an explosive mechanism hidden in a backpack detonated. The incident is reported by The Guardian.

Circumstances of arrival at the scene

As noted by El Mundo, law enforcement officers received a call regarding a shooting and the injury of a 17-year-old girl. At the scene, they found a partially open backpack containing a flashlight inside. Due to suspicions of a dangerous item, the specialised sapper unit Tedax was called to the location.

Casualties and consequences

A tragedy occurred during the inspection of the bag. A police dog unit officer named Juan Jose approached the backpack, causing it to explode. Jose died at the scene. His colleague, a sapper, sustained serious injuries.