A tragic incident unfolded in the Portuguese town of Tomar on Tuesday, where a 13-year-old boy lost his life in a brutal attack. According to local reports, the boy was stabbed by his mother’s ex-partner, who then barricaded himself inside their home.
The suspect subsequently caused a gas explosion, which not only claimed his own life but also injured two others — the boy’s mother and a National Republican Guard (GNR) officer. Both sustained injuries from shrapnel caused by the blast.
Officials from the Santarém Territorial Command revealed that GNR responded to a domestic violence alert around noon. Upon arrival, authorities encountered the devastating aftermath of a homicide followed by suicide.
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Luís Freire, president of the Parish Council of Casais/Alviobeira, confirmed that this tragic case had been previously reported to authorities due to prior incidents of domestic violence, highlighting ongoing concerns surrounding the household.