Suspect dies in hospital following Krakow mass shooting
The 24-year-old suspect behind the mass shooting in Krakow has died in hospital as Poland observes two days of national mourning following the attack.
Polish authorities continue to investigate the motive behind Saturday's mass shooting in central Krakow after the 24-year-old suspect, identified as Michal O., died in hospital. Police confirmed that the gunman, who held a valid firearms permit, used a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle variant to open fire from a vehicle on bystanders in the city's main square. The attack left six people dead and at least 17 injured.
Investigators also discovered three bodies at the suspect's residence, believed to be his parents and sister. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the discovery as "the next act of this tragedy." President Karol Nawrocki declared Sunday and Monday as days of national mourning as the nation seeks answers following one of the deadliest shootings in Polish history.
Sources: Danas, Delo, N1, Siol.net, Vijesti.
How outlets assessed this
- Avaz Critical Framed the attack as dismantling the political narrative that Poland remains safe from terrorism by rejecting Muslim migrants.
Sources
- N1 — U kući napadača iz Krakova nađena tela muškarca i dve žene
- Vijesti — Tusk: U kući napadača koji je u Krakovu ubio šest ljudi nađena...
- Delo — Kdo je 24-letnik, ki je streljal po Krakovu? Preiskovalci odkrili ozadje
- Danas — Poljska traži odgovore nakon masovne pucnjave: Otkriveni novi detalji stravičnog napada
- Siol.net — Umrl 24-letnik, ki je v Krakovu ubil šest ljudi
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