One Spanish police officer was killed and another seriously wounded when an explosive device detonated while they were responding to a shooting in the northern city of Oviedo, Spain's National Police announced Tuesday.
Authorities stated there is no current indication that the explosion was terror-related. Police were searching for a suspect who fled an apartment building where officers had discovered a backpack containing the bomb after responding to a call about shots being fired. The device detonated as the bomb squad was attempting to remove it from the building's stairwell.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a woman who had been shot by the suspect. She is receiving treatment at a local hospital and her injuries are reportedly not life-threatening.
The officer who died was a member of the dog unit, while the injured officer, who is hospitalized, belongs to the bomb squad. Spanish government spokesperson Elma Saiz offered condolences for the deceased officer and wished for the recovery of the injured officer.
The suspect has a record of petty crime, according to the Spanish news agency EFE.