Polish unity on show in silent march to honour Krakow shooting victims
Summary
Thousands joined a silent march in Krakow on Monday to remember six people killed and others injured in a weekend shooting. Poland’s president and prime minister, political rivals, led the march as investigators continued to examine the alleged gunman’s motives.Key Facts
- The march passed through central Krakow and ended at the historic Market Square, where people left flowers and candles.
- The six people killed include a Polish painter in her 50s who was a mother of four.
- A British citizen and an Austrian among the dead have not been publicly identified.
- Local media named the alleged gunman as 24-year-old Michal Oksinski.
- Oksinski was critically injured in a shoot-out with police and died in hospital on Monday.
- Prosecutors said it was too early to conclude that the attack was inspired by an ideology.
- Investigators are examining Oksinski’s electronic devices and badges found on his military-style clothing.
- Authorities allege that Oksinski shot his parents and sister at their home before driving about 200 km to Krakow.
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