Briton among six killed in 'far-right' shooting in Krakow
Summary
A 25-year-old Polish gunman killed six people and injured at least 15 in a shooting on Krakow’s Main Market Square on Saturday. Polish officials said the suspect appeared to hold far-right, ultra-nationalist views; he survived a confrontation with police and is in custody.Key Facts
- A British national was among the six people killed; three victims were Polish, and two had not been identified.
- Police said the attack began shortly before 15:00 local time and lasted about three minutes.
- The suspect drove through the square and fired at people, shops and a tram.
- Police shot and subdued the suspect after his vehicle crashed; one officer was critically injured and another had a less serious injury.
- Police found three bodies at the suspect’s home; Prime Minister Donald Tusk said they may have been the suspect’s immediate family members.
- At least 15 people were injured, including two police officers and five foreign nationals.
- Authorities found additional weapons and ammunition in the suspect’s car and increased security in Krakow, Warsaw and elsewhere.
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