Gunman 'fascinated by far-right' kills six in Poland
KRAKÓW: Six people were killed and at least 15 wounded on Saturday when a gunman opened fire in the landmark historic centre of Poland’s second city of Krakow, in the country’s deadliest shooting in decades.
Six individuals were killed and over a dozen wounded on Saturday when a gunman unleashed a shooting spree in Krakow, Poland's second-largest city. The attack occurred in the historic Main Market Square, one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. Police identified the suspect as a Polish citizen born in 2002 who had been previously detained for possessing illegal weapons.
Initial reports suggested that the gunman was influenced by far-right ideologies and held extreme nationalist views. Two officers were injured while attempting to stop the shooter, but he was eventually apprehended. A British national was among the casualties, with five other foreigners among the wounded. Police found several weapons in the suspect's vehicle.
The incident has prompted widespread condemnation, with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressing shock and sadness, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and EU officials offering solidarity. This is the deadliest shooting in Poland since the fall of communism in 1989, underscoring the ongoing concerns over terrorism and violent extremism in the country.
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