In a disturbing incident that has shocked many, a 35-year-old father is suspected of killing his ten-year-old son with a machete and seriously injuring the boy's mother in their home in South Tenerife, Canary Islands. The attack took place around one a.m. on Friday, and despite the quick response from authorities, the young boy was found dead upon their arrival. The mother was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, as stated by local reports from Canarian Weekly.

As police arrived on the scene, the father reportedly threatened the responding officers with a knife, which led to one officer sustaining a knife wound. The urgency of the situation escalated to the point where police felt compelled to shoot the suspect at the location. Authorities have indicated that the father does not have a criminal history and has never been reported for domestic violence previously, which makes this incident even more perplexing for the community.

Neighbors have described the man as polite and regularly noted him walking his dog in the neighborhood. He had previously worked as a waiter in the tourist area of Playa de las Américas, raising further questions about the circumstances that led to this heinous act. This tragic event has not only claimed a young life but also left a community in mourning, contemplating the events that could lead a seemingly ordinary person to commit such violence.