Police Officer and Police Dog Killed in Oviedo Explosion After Shooting Leaves Teenager Injured

November 12, 2026

A National Police sub-inspector and his police dog were killed in an explosion in Oviedo, Asturias, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, after officers responding to a shooting discovered an explosive device inside a residential building. A second police officer from the TEDAX bomb-disposal unit was seriously injured.

The incident unfolded in the Villafría neighbourhood, where a 17-year-old girl had been shot during an apparent dispute between neighbours. The explosion occurred at approximately 08:50 while specialist officers were handling a suspicious backpack that had been found inside the building.

The suspected gunman had been identified by police, but remained at large as the search continued on Wednesday, 11 November.

Shooting in Villafría Prompted Police Response

The events began at around 07:30 on Tuesday morning, following reports of gunfire connected to a dispute in a residential building on Calle Rafael Urrusti in Villafría.

A 17-year-old girl had been shot and was taken to the Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA) for treatment.

Police officers responding to the incident discovered a backpack containing an explosive device in the entrance area of the building. The discovery prompted the deployment of specialist officers from the National Police's canine unit and TEDAX, the unit responsible for dealing with explosive devices.

Backpack Exploded During Police Operation

According to the National Police spokesperson, Pedro Aguado, officers decided to move the backpack outside to reduce the risk to residents inside the building.

The device exploded at approximately 08:50 while specialists were handling it outside.

The blast killed a sub-inspector from the National Police's Special Canine Unit, identified as Juan José, and seriously injured a TEDAX officer.

The explosion also killed Deny, a three-year-old German shepherd working as a police detection dog alongside his handler.

Second Officer Underwent Emergency Surgery

The injured TEDAX specialist was taken to the Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, where he underwent surgery following the explosion.

On Wednesday, Asturias' chief of police, Jordi Moreno, said the officer was stable after spending many hours in surgery. However, his injuries remained serious, and doctors were monitoring his recovery, including the risk of losing sight in one eye.

The police chief also praised the colleagues who had treated the injured officer at the scene, applying tourniquets and carrying out resuscitation measures before continuing their duties.

The 17-year-old girl injured in the shooting was also being treated at HUCA. Although early reports had described her condition as outside immediate danger, the police chief said on Wednesday that she remained in serious condition.

Suspected Gunman Identified as Search Continues

The National Police identified the suspected perpetrator of the shooting and the placement of the explosive device, but had not located him by Wednesday.

A major search operation was under way, involving specialist police units and support from other law-enforcement teams. Road checks and searches were extended beyond Oviedo as investigators followed leads about the suspect's whereabouts.

Police were also examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the explosive device. The investigation was being conducted primarily around the possibility of a neighbourhood dispute, and authorities had reported no indication that the incident was terrorism-related.

Oviedo Declares Mourning Following Police Deaths

The deaths of the sub-inspector and Deny prompted an outpouring of condolences from the National Police and public authorities.

The Oviedo City Council declared two days of official mourning following the fatal explosion. The National Police also paid tribute to the fallen officer and his canine partner, while expressing support for the injured TEDAX specialist and his family.

The investigation and search for the suspected perpetrator remained ongoing as of Wednesday, 11 November.

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