Gunman who killed six in Krakow believed to have been inspired by far-right ideology, minister says
- On Saturday, a 25-year-old Polish gunman opened fire in Krakow's Main Square, killing six people and wounding 16 before police shot and hospitalized him.
- Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński stated the attacker held "very radical views" and far-right ideology, while Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz termed the shooting an "act of terror."
- Wearing military-style fatigues and a bulletproof vest, the assailant engaged in a "wild ride" around the Main Square with a military-type long gun; police recovered additional weapons and ammunition from his vehicle.
- Krakow Mayor Aukasz GibaBa announced official mourning until Wednesday, vowing the city remains open, as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk praised the police response to the tragedy.
- Following mid-October school violence in Mazovia that left one dead and many wounded, authorities are investigating weapon legality as interest in gun ownership rises among Poland's 411,000 permit holders.
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On Saturday, 7 November, a man opened fire in Krakow, Poland. Six people were killed and 15 injured. Among the victims are several foreign tourists. The investigation revealed several elements on the killer's path.
Heart-breaking Kraków attack can make Poland stronger
Rightly or wrongly, many of my Polish friends immediately feared that the Kraków killer had been groomed by Russia. "The rate of these incidents is growing exponentially and it's hard to think they're not connected," said one contact.
What to know about the shooting in the Polish city of Krakow that killed 6 people – WTOP News
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — Poland was in shock Sunday, a day after a gunman opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15 in the city of Krakow before police shot and wounded him. Authorities say the attacker held far-right views, though they have not disclosed whether he was affiliated with any organized extremist group. Prosecutors...
RECIT - The country is wondering about the motivations of the 24-year-old shooter, who killed six and wounded sixteen people on Saturday in the historic centre of the city.
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