Kraków Shooter Dead After Hospital, Police Confirm Fatal Outcome
Gunman with far‑right ties who killed six in Kraków’s historic square has died in hospital, police say, ending a deadly Saturday attack that left 15 injured.
POLICY WIRE — Kraków, Poland — A 24‑year‑old gunman identified with far‑right ideology died Monday in a hospital after being wounded by police during a Saturday attack that left six people dead and dozens injured.
The assault unfolded in Kraków’s historic main square on Saturday, where the shooter opened fire on bystanders, killing at least six victims and wounding 15 others before law enforcement intervened.
Poland’s defense minister described the incident as an act of terror, highlighting the gravity of the violence in the central European nation.
Police reported that officers shot the suspect during the confrontation; he was transported to a medical facility where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday, a development confirmed in a post on X.
Investigators remain focused on uncovering the motive behind the rampage, examining the attacker’s extremist views and any possible connections.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)