Krakow shooting leaves six killed; three bodies found at home of attacker amid far right signs
Attack in central Krakow
The shooting unfolded in a busy square in Krakow. Footage showed a vehicle moving quickly through the city centre as people ran from the sound of gunfire. Police confronted the suspect and brought him under control. He was wearing tactical military clothing and had a military-grade weapon, but the government said he did not serve in Poland’s armed forces.
At least 15 people were injured, including two police officers. A Polish minister said one officer was fighting for his life, while the other was expected to recover from a less serious injury. The centre was closed as emergency workers treated the wounded.
Bodies found at suspect’s home
After identifying the suspect, police searched his home and discovered the bodies of two women and a man. Tusk said there was “much to suggest” the three were the suspect’s close family members.
Among those killed in the square were three Polish people and one British person. Officials had not identified the other two victims. Five of the injured were foreign nationals, from Britain, Austria, Russia, Germany and Portugal, according to the interior ministry.
Officials cite far-right beliefs
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the available signs pointed to the gunman’s interest in far-right ideas and ultra-nationalist views. The report described him as believed to have been inspired by far-right ideology.
The British prime minister expressed sympathy for the victims’ families and injured people, and said the UK stood with Poland. Witnesses described fear and confusion around the square as the shooting happened.
Key points
- Six people were killed and at least 15 were injured in central Krakow.
- Police subdued the suspect; one officer was reported to be fighting for his life.
- Three bodies were found at the suspect’s home after police searched it.
- Officials said the suspect appeared to hold far-right and ultra-nationalist views.