[Video] Gun attack in the middle of downtown Poland... Police officer fights against gunman even after being shot
The gunman found the bodies of three family members at home after the crime... Authorities consider it terrorism
Quick Look
- A 24-year-old male gunman opened fire indiscriminately in downtown Krakow, Poland's second largest city, killing six people and wounding 16 others.
- The gunman was subdued by the police and the bodies of three family members were found at home, and authorities are investigating the incident as a terrorist attack due to far-right ideology and radical nationalism.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
A shooting occurred in the center of Krakow, Poland's second largest city, and the shooter was identified as a 24-year-old Polish man.
When a gunshot rings out in the middle of the city, startled people start running all at once.
A shooting incident occurred in the center of Krakow, Poland's second largest city, around 3 p.m. on the 7th (local time).
The gunman, identified as a 24-year-old Polish man, was wearing a bulletproof vest and holding a long gun. He shot indiscriminately at passers-by while riding in a car in the central square and shot at police while driving a black Subaru.
A video that is spreading on social media, including
Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the two police officers who subdued the gunman 'true heroes' through his social media on the 8th, and announced that one police officer was in critical condition and the other was recovering from minor injuries.
The number of deaths confirmed so far is 6, and 13 of the 16 injured are in serious condition.
After subduing the gunman, authorities found the bodies of three family members, including his parents and younger sister, at his home about 150 kilometers northeast of Krakow.
The Polish shooter, identified as Michał O. (24), had a semi-automatic rifle that appeared to be an AR-15 series, a pistol, and an optical sight at the time of the crime in Krakow.
Authorities are investigating the Krakow shooting incident as a terrorist attack, saying the gunman was steeped in far-right ideology and had very radical and extreme nationalist tendencies.
Produced by: Jin Hye-sook, Ku Hye-won
Video: Reuters·AFP·X@visegrad24
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The investigation into the shooter's motive and links to far-right forces will continue.
Very likely · Within weeks
There will be further announcements regarding the officer's treatment progress and condition.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- The specific motive of the shooter and the timing of establishing the crime plan
- Cause of death of three family members found at home and relationship with the shooter
- Current status and prognosis of seriously injured among the injured
