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The man suspected of carrying out a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, over the weekend has died in the hospital, according to Polish police. The shooting occurred on Saturday (November 7) in Krakow's Main Market Square, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuries to at least 15 others. The suspect, a 24-year-old Polish citizen, was shot by police during the incident and taken to the hospital, where he later died.
The attacker reportedly opened fire from a vehicle in the busy tourist area, wearing military-style fatigues and using a military long gun. Authorities have identified the suspect as having far-right extremist beliefs. Following the attack, police discovered the bodies of three of the suspect's family members in his home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, about 150 kilometers northeast of Krakow. These family members are believed to have died from gunshot wounds.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced two national days of mourning in response to what he described as an "act of terror." The shooting has shocked the nation, with many locals and tourists leaving candles and flowers at the site in memory of the victims.
The suspect's actions are being investigated as a terrorist offense, and prosecutors were preparing murder charges related to the deaths in Krakow and the suspect's family. The suspect's fascination with far-right ideologies is a key focus of the investigation.
The incident has prompted discussions about gun ownership in Poland, where interest in firearms has been rising. The suspect and his father reportedly held gun permits, and several weapons were seized from their home.
The attack has drawn international attention, with world leaders expressing condolences. The U.K. government mourned the loss of a British national among the victims, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed solidarity with Poland.