Krakow mass shooting suspect dies in hospital after central square attack
The 24-year-old suspect accused of killing six people in central Krakow has died in hospital from injuries sustained during his arrest on Saturday.
The 24-year-old gunman responsible for Saturday's deadly shooting in central Krakow has died in hospital, Polish authorities confirmed on Monday morning.
Regional police in Lesser Poland announced on social media that "the author of the tragic events passed away this morning in hospital" after being shot and detained by law enforcement during his arrest. The suspect opened fire in Krakow's historic main square, killing six people in an attack described by officials as unprecedented in Poland.
Prosecutors stated the suspect was allegedly motivated by far-right ideologies. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack as the country observes national mourning.
Sources: HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Adevărul, Digi24
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