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Poland gunman fascinated by Norway’s neo-Nazi mass killer Breivik

Poland gunman fascinated by Norway’s neo-Nazi mass killer Breivik

Summary

Polish officials said investigators found signs that the Krakow shooting suspect had visited websites about Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik and possessed a Gadsden flag. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Michal Oksinski, died in hospital after police shot and arrested him; officials say he likely also killed his parents and sister.

Key Facts

  • A gunman opened fire in Krakow’s main square on November 7, killing six people, according to the article.
  • Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek said investigators found a strong indication of right-wing extremism.
  • Zurek said the suspect had visited websites about Anders Behring Breivik and possessed a Gadsden flag.
  • Prosecutors identified the suspect as 24-year-old factory worker Michal Oksinski.
  • Police shot and arrested Oksinski minutes after the shooting; he died in hospital on Monday.
  • Zurek said investigators found a gun silencer in the car used in the shooting.
  • Officials said Oksinski was likely responsible for the deaths of his father, mother, and sister, whose bodies were found at the family home.
  • The government’s claims about the suspect’s ideology prompted a dispute with the opposition Law and Justice party.
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