Tenerife Tragedy: Boy, 10, Killed by Father with Machete, Mother Critically Injured
A horrific incident has shaken the community of Cabo Blanco, a small village near the popular holiday resort of Los Cristianos in Tenerife. A ten-year-old boy was brutally hacked to death with a machete by his own father, while the boy's mother was severely injured in the same attack and is now fighting for her life in hospital.
Details of the Shocking Attack
The tragic event occurred in the early hours of February 20, 2026, when authorities received multiple emergency calls alerting them to an armed person inside a residential property. Civil Guard officers responded promptly to the scene, arriving around 1 a.m. to find a stand-off situation.
Upon entering the house, police discovered the lifeless body of the young boy, who had allegedly been attacked by his 34-year-old father with a machete. The boy's mother was also found with severe wounds to her arms and legs, inflicted by the same weapon.
Police Response and Fatal Confrontation
During the confrontation, the father, described as "extremely violent," turned his aggression toward the responding officers. He attacked one Civil Guard officer with the machete, prompting police to open fire. The man was shot and killed instantly at the scene.
The injured officer was transported to a local hospital where he remains under medical care and is scheduled to undergo surgery. Initial reports indicate that his life is not in danger, though he sustained significant injuries during the altercation.
Emergency Medical Response
Arona Local Police worked alongside the Civil Guard to provide immediate assistance to the critically injured woman. Due to the severity of her wounds, emergency responders applied a tourniquet to control bleeding before transporting her to hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Mayor Fátima Lemes of Arona confirmed the tragic event in her first statement to Canarias Radio, expressing shock and horror at the violence that has devastated the local community. She explained that authorities had received several calls about the armed individual before discovering the full extent of the tragedy.
Community Impact and Investigation
Residents of Cabo Blanco have been left deeply traumatized by the brutal attack that occurred in their normally peaceful village. The proximity to a popular tourist destination has added to the sense of shock, as such extreme violence is particularly unexpected in this holiday hotspot area.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the attack, including any potential warning signs or previous incidents involving the family. The community remains in mourning as they process this devastating loss of young life and the severe injuries sustained by the mother.
