Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has confirmed the discovery of three bodies at the residence of the man believed to be responsible for a mass shooting in Krakow. This tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday, left six individuals dead and 15 others injured. During a press conference on Sunday, Tusk stated that the deceased, comprising two women and one man, were likely relatives of the suspect. The Prime Minister referred to this finding as “the next acts of this tragedy,” highlighting the gravity of the situation.

Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński provided further details about the 25-year-old suspect, indicating that he was influenced by far-right ideologies. Kierwiński described the suspect’s views as “very radical” and “ultranationalistic,” suggesting a concerning background that investigators are currently exploring. The authorities are working diligently to uncover the motivations behind this violent act.

The shooting took place in Krakow’s Main Market Square, a prominent tourist destination in the city’s Old Town. Reports indicate that the suspect, a Polish national, drove through the busy square and opened fire indiscriminately with an automatic weapon. Law enforcement officials later apprehended him after he was shot and wounded, subsequently taking him to a hospital for medical treatment.

Details of the Attack and Victims

The victims of the shooting included four women and two men, with at least three of the women being Polish nationals. Among those killed was a British citizen, while the identities of the remaining two victims are still being confirmed by authorities. During the press conference, officials expressed their commitment to identifying all victims as swiftly as possible.

Krakow police spokesperson Katarzyna Cisło reported that the suspect was dressed in military-style clothing and wore a bulletproof vest while armed with a military-type long gun. Additional weapons and ammunition were found in his vehicle. Cisło noted that the suspect continued to fire at police officers even after sustaining injuries, indicating a chaotic scene as he moved through the square.

According to police commander Marek Boroń, two police officers were among the injured, with one sustaining serious injuries. Additionally, five foreign nationals were reported to have been wounded during the attack. Thirteen of the injured individuals were hospitalised in serious condition, although this number may include the suspect himself. Two individuals received treatment and were released within hours of the incident.

Impact on the Community and Ongoing Investigations

The shooting incident has had a significant impact on the local community, affecting transport services and the horse-drawn carriage trade in the Main Market Square. Krakow’s municipal transport company reported that a tram driver had his vehicle shot at by the suspect, resulting in a shattered cabin window. Animal rights group OTOZ Animals also stated that two horses were shot during the incident, although both survived, with one sustaining a leg injury.

In response to the tragedy, Mayor Łukasz Gibała declared official mourning in Krakow until Wednesday. In a video message shared on social media platform X, he expressed hope that “the square will belong to us again,” while assuring that the city would remain open to visitors. Prime Minister Tusk commended the police for their swift response, and President Karol Nawrocki extended his support to the victims and their families.

Investigators are currently examining the suspect’s background, the weapons retrieved, and evidence collected from his home in an effort to ascertain the circumstances and motives behind this rare mass shooting in Poland. The authorities are determined to provide clarity on this distressing event as they continue their inquiries.

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