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Poland begins national mourning after far-right attacker kills six in Krakow

Krakow: Poland began two days of national mourning on Sunday, after a 24-year-old man with far-right views drove into a busy central square

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Key points

  • Six people killed and 15 injured in Saturday shooting in Krakow
  • Attacker is 24-year-old Polish man inspired by far-right ideologies
  • British national and Austrian woman among the six victims

Why it matters. The attack has triggered a specialized terror investigation in Poland while international witnesses and medical professionals assisted in the aftermath of the violence near the city center.

Updated Sources: Indiatimes, BBC, News, Sky News

Poland has initiated two days of national mourning following a deadly shooting incident in Krakow on Saturday. A 24-year-old man with far-right views drove his vehicle into a busy central square in the Main Square, located in the heart of the Old Town tourist hub.

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Poland begins national mourning after far-right attacker kills six in Krakow

Poland has initiated two days of national mourning following a deadly shooting incident in Krakow on Saturday. A 24-year-old man with far-right views drove his vehicle into a busy central square in the Main Square, located in the heart of the Old Town tourist hub. The attacker opened fire, killing six people and injuring 15 others before police intervened and shot him, wounding him in the process. Poland's defense minister has described the attack as an act of terror, marking a rare mass killing in the country.

Indiatimes

British citizen among six killed in far-right shooting rampage in Krakow, Poland

A gunman opened fire at random in Krakow, Poland, killing six people and injuring many others near the city's Main Market Square. Among the victims is a 32-year-old British man, with another British citizen also sustaining injuries during the rampage. Medical personnel treating victims on the street reported that a surgeon undoubtedly saved the life of a gravely injured police officer. The incident has been classified as a far-right motivated attack, prompting a massive police response and international concern.

BBCNewsSky News

Six killed in Krakow square shooting; three bodies found at attacker home

Six people were confirmed dead following a shooting in Krakow's main square on Sunday, with victims including four women and two men. One of the deceased was a British national, while three victims were Polish and two remain unidentified. Police later searched the attacker's home and discovered three additional bodies: two women and one man. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed the tragedy, confirming the total death toll after the initial attack in the city center. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the random shooting and the subsequent discovery of bodies at the gunman's residence.

Bbc

Polish gunman kills six people in Krakow attack inspired by far-right ideology

Police in Poland have identified the gunman responsible for a deadly attack in Krakow as being inspired by far-right or ultranationalistic views. The attacker drove into the busy Main Market Square on Saturday afternoon and fired randomly, killing six people and injuring over a dozen others. Among the deceased were four women and two men, including three Polish citizens, one British national, and two individuals who have not yet been identified. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack in the city's second-largest urban center.

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