Polish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has 'ultranationalistic' views, authorities say

On Saturday, a Polish man with far-right views perpetrated a terror attack in Krakow's Main Square, killing six people and injuring 15. The 25-year-old attacker, who wore military-style fatigues and a bulletproof vest, drove to various locations within the square and opened fire with an automatic weapon. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski revealed that the suspect held ultranationalistic views, indicating his fascination with far-right ideologies.

The Prime Minister confirmed that three close family members of the suspect, including two women and a man, were found dead in his home near Krakow. Four Polish women and one U.K. citizen were among the victims. At least three of the deceased were women. Thirteen people were hospitalized in serious condition, though the total number of injured remained unclear.

Two police officers sustained serious injuries, and the attacker continued firing at authorities despite being shot himself. Police found additional weapons and ammunition in the suspect's car, suggesting he acted alone. Krakow Mayor Lukasz Gibala announced a three-day official mourning period and vowed to keep the city open to visitors.

Security measures were heightened following the attack, with road barriers installed along main streets in Krakow's Old Town.