Polish prosecutors open terrorism investigation into Kraków shooting
Summary
Polish prosecutors opened a terrorism investigation after a 24-year-old man opened fire in Kraków’s main square on Saturday, killing six people and injuring 17. Authorities said the suspect held far-right, ultra-nationalist views; police also found his parents and sister dead at his home.Key Facts
- The shooting took place in Kraków’s main square at about 3 p.m. on Saturday.
- Six people, including a British citizen, were killed, and 17 were injured.
- Two police officers were among the injured; one was in serious condition.
- Police wounded and apprehended the suspect, who was taken to hospital and underwent surgery.
- Polish officials said the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideologies and held radical, ultra-nationalist views.
- Police found the suspect’s parents and sister dead at the family home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski; they probably died from gunshot wounds.
- Poland began two days of national mourning, and flags were lowered to half-mast.
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