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Nine Dead After Far Right Gunman Attacks Krakow Square

Published 19h ago · Latest report 47m ago · Attack

Affects Poland and United Kingdom · Covered in 12 countries

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Poland begins two days of national mourning after nine people died in a far-right terrorist shooting.

A gunman drove into Krakow's central market square on Saturday and opened fire on crowds, killing six people and injuring at least 15 others before police shot and wounded him. Police subsequently discovered three additional bodies—two women and a man—at the 25-year-old suspect's home, bringing the total death toll to nine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared the rampage an act of far-right terrorism as the nation entered two days of mourning.

  • The suspectPolice shot and detained the 25-year-old Polish gunman, who officials say was motivated by far-right extremism.
  • Victim detailsA British national was among those killed in the market square, while at least 15 other people received medical treatment for injuries.
  • National mourningPolish authorities announced two days of official national mourning across the country beginning 8 November.

What's new · 59m agoPoland announced two days of national mourning, while police revealed that the three bodies found at the suspect's residence were two women and one man.

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Why it matters

The Krakow assault is one of the deadliest mass shootings in modern Polish history. European counter-terrorism officials are monitoring the investigation closely as Polish authorities work to determine whether the far-right suspect acted alone.

Timeline2
  1. Nov 7A gunman opens fire in Krakow's central market square, leaving six people dead and at least 15 wounded before police shoot him.
  2. Nov 8Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk labels the rampage far-right terrorism as the government declares two days of national mourning.
By the numbers4
9people killed in total
6people killed in the market square
3bodies found at the suspect's home
15people injured
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Outlets agree that a gunman killed six people in Krakow's market square before being shot by police, and three additional bodies were subsequently found at his home.

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