{
  "id": 18906330,
  "title": "Poland begins two days of mourning over Krakow shooting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/poland-begins-two-days-of-mourning-over-krakow-shooting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T09:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
    "slug": "dw-news",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/poland-begins-two-days-of-mourning-over-krakow-shooting/a-79889400?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Poland initiated a two-day period of mourning on Sunday, following a shooting incident that occurred the previous day in Krakow's central market square. The assailant targeted six individuals, resulting in six fatalities and fifteen injuries. The attack took place in the Old Town's Main Square, a renowned tourist destination. Besides the six deaths, three additional victims, identified as the suspect's sister, mother, and father, were found at his residence. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk characterized the event as an act of far-right terrorism, though no specific motive has been disclosed. Mourners paid their respects by lighting candles in the square, while black and Polish flags adorned with black ribbons were observed throughout the city. The square remained partially inaccessible to the public as authorities continued their investigation. The 24-year-old suspect, dressed in military attire during the attack, randomly fired at passersby before being subdued by police. He is currently in critical condition at a local hospital. According to police, the suspect was influenced by far-right ideologies and held extremist views. The victim roster included a British national, as well as citizens from Austria, the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, and Russia. Two police officers were also wounded during the confrontation with the suspect and are undergoing treatment in the hospital. The local Krakow Carriage Driver's Association reported that several horse-drawn carriage drivers sustained severe injuries during the incident. Police discovered three bodies at the suspect's family home in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, approximately 93 miles northeast of Krakow. These individuals were the suspect's sister, mother, and father. Authorities recovered several firearms from the residence. Notably, the suspect had no prior criminal history and was associated with a shooting club.",
  "summary": "Mourners left candles in Krakow's main market square to honor the victims of the attack. Police confirmed that the bodies found at the suspect's home were those of his parents and sister.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
        "title": "Six killed, at least 15 injured in shooting near Krakow’s main square",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/six-killed-at-least-15-injured-in-shooting-near-krakows-main-square",
        "published": "2026-11-07T17:22:56.000Z"
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        "title": "Poland in shock after six die in Krakow mass shooting",
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        "title": "Poland in shock after six die in Krakow mass shooting",
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        "published": "2026-11-07T23:47:01.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Polish PM calls deadly Krakow shooting an act of ‘terrorism’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/polish-pm-calls-deadly-krakow-shooting-an-act-of-terrorism",
        "published": "2026-11-08T00:50:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Poland declares two days of national mourning after deadly shooting in Krakow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/poland-declares-two-days-of-national-mourning-after-deadly-shooting",
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        "title": "Poland in shock after six die in Krakow mass shooting",
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        "published": "2026-11-08T05:33:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Six killed in Krakow shooting; three more bodies found at suspect’s home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/six-killed-in-krakow-shooting-three-more-bodies-found-at-suspects-home",
        "published": "2026-11-08T07:45:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "What we know about the Krakow shooting that left six people dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/what-we-know-about-the-krakow-shooting-that-left-six-people-dead",
        "published": "2026-11-08T08:04:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Poland mourns 6 dead from Krakow shooting rampage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/poland-mourns-6-dead-from-krakow-shooting-rampage",
        "published": "2026-11-08T09:14:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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