Poland in mourning after shooter with 'ultranationalistic' views killed 6, wounded 15 in Krakow

Poland began two days of national mourning on Sunday after a 24-year-old gunman opened fire in Krakow's Main Square. CBC News reported the attacker had far-right views, while RTE News stated authorities believe the shooting was likely inspired by far-right ideology. Discovered reports that the 24-year-old Polish national used an automatic weapon to open fire at multiple spots in the square on Saturday afternoon.

The attack killed six people and wounded 15 or 16 others, according to various reports. Discovered noted that among the injured were five foreign nationals from Austria, Germany, Portugal, Russia, and the UK. Two police officers were also wounded during the operation to apprehend the gunman. New Voice of Ukraine identified the officers as senior constables Jakub Kulik and Artur Morański.

Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reported that Kulik, a former member of the Polish armed forces’ 6th Airborne Brigade, was seriously wounded and is fighting for his life in the hospital. The minister and local police have issued an appeal for AB Rh-positive blood donations to help save the officer. The gunman remains in the hospital after being shot by police.

Brief written by urgent.news from CBC News, New Voice of Ukraine, Winnipeg Free Press, RTE News, Discovered — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.