Six killed in Krakow mass shooting; assailant dies in hospital, Polish police say
Suspect dies after treatment
The suspect died Monday after spending several days in critical condition, authorities said. He had undergone several operations following Saturday’s shooting in Krakow. Police shot him while stopping the attack in the city’s Main Market Square. The 24-year-old had driven into the historic square before opening fire, according to authorities.
Six people killed in attack
The shooting killed four women and two men and left 15 others wounded. Among those killed were a British man and an Austrian woman; five of the injured were foreign nationals.
Probe includes possible terrorism
Authorities said the gunman held far-right views, but investigators have not publicly identified a motive. Police said he was wearing military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest during the attack.
Three relatives found dead
Authorities have not confirmed the circumstances of their deaths. Their discovery raised the reported death toll beyond those killed in the square.
Key points
- The 24-year-old suspect died Monday after police shot him during Saturday’s attack.
- Six people were killed and 15 wounded in Krakow’s Main Market Square.
- Prosecutors are investigating the killings as a possible terrorist offense.
- Three of the suspect’s relatives were found dead at the family home.