Gunman behind deadly Krakow mass shooting dies in hospital as investigation into motives continues
Six people were killed, and 16 were wounded in the attack on Saturday in the city's historic main square.
A gunman responsible for a deadly mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, has died in a hospital, according to police reports. The attack, which occurred on Saturday in the city's central square, resulted in the deaths of six individuals and left 16 others injured. Among the victims were a British citizen and an Austrian national, while the wounded included people from Austria, Germany, Portugal, Russia, and Britain.
The suspect's hometown, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, is located approximately 200 km north of Krakow. Police discovered the bodies of the suspect's parents and sister at his residence, all displaying gunshot wounds. Additionally, seven firearms and a substantial amount of ammunition were recovered from the property. Procurator General Daniel Prokopowicz stated that it is highly probable that the suspect carried out both the Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski and Krakow attacks, though investigations are still in progress.
Some nationalist politicians have questioned Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski's assertion that the attack was likely motivated by far-right ideology, demanding explanations and access to information that may have influenced Kierwinski's statement. The suspect was reportedly a member of a shooting club, but limited information about him has been made public thus far.
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