Krakow gunman's parents and sister found dead at family home
WARSAW: The three people found dead at the home of the gunman who opened fire in Krakow's main square on Saturday were his parents and sister, Polish radio station RMF FM reported on Sunday, citing police.
A gunman opened fire in Krakow's main square on Saturday, resulting in six deaths and 16 injuries. The bodies of three individuals - the suspect's parents and sister - were discovered at his home in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, a town roughly two hours northeast of Krakow, according to Polish radio station RMF FM. The police spokesperson confirmed the identities of the victims, who were among the initial reports.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, though Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski indicated that initial investigations pointed to the perpetrator holding very radical views. President Karol Nawrocki has declared two days of national mourning. Among the casualties was a British citizen, and five of the injured were nationals from Germany, Britain, Portugal, Russia, and Austria.
The incident occurred in Krakow, a well-known tourist destination featuring its market square and Renaissance architecture.
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