Kraków mass shooting suspect dies in hospital following attack
The 24-year-old suspect in the Kraków mass shooting has died in hospital following a shootout with police officers, Polish authorities confirmed.
Polish police confirmed on Monday that the 24-year-old suspect in the Kraków main square mass shooting has died in hospital from wounds sustained during a shootout with officers. The suspect opened fire on passersby from a vehicle on Saturday, killing six people and injuring 16 others, including two police officers.
Polish authorities indicated that the gunman, identified in local media as a resident of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, may have been influenced by far-right extremism. Prosecutors continue to investigate the incident to determine the exact motive behind the violence.
The six deceased victims from the square include four Polish citizens, one British national, and one Austrian national.
Sources: Balkan Insight, Cyprus Mail, Politico Europe, STV News, The Guardian.
Sources
- STV News — Krakow shooting suspect dies in hospital after six killed in city attack
- The Guardian — Kraków shooting suspect who killed six has died, say police in Poland
- Cyprus Mail — Krakow mass shooting assailant dies in hospital, Polish police say
- Politico Europe (Defense) — Kraków shooter dies in hospital
- Balkan Insight — Polish Mass Shooter Dies of Injuries; Motive Remains Unclear
Earlier coverage
- Nov 9, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCSuspect dies after Krakow shooting leaves six dead