Gunman who killed 6 in Polish city square dies in hospital
Quick Look
- A 24-year-old far-right attacker who killed six people and wounded 15 in a Krakow Main Square shooting died in hospital Monday, police said.
- The man, wearing military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest, drove into the square and opened fire before being wounded by police.
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Why It Matters
A 24-year-old with far-right views killed six people and wounded 15 others in a shooting in Krakow's Main Square on Saturday. The attacker drove into the square wearing military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest, opened fire, and continued firing after being wounded by police officers. He had been in critical condition in hospital since the attack.
The 24-year-old with far-right views who killed six people and wounded 15 others in a shooting in a Polish city square Saturday died in hospital Monday, police said.
The attacker, wearing military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest, drove into the Main Square in Krakow's Old Town and opened fire. The location is a major tourist destination in Poland's second-largest city, and several foreigners were among the dead and wounded.
Police said the man continued firing even after he was wounded by police officers. He had been in critical condition in hospital since the attack.
Open Questions
- What was the attacker's specific motive or affiliation?
- Were any arrests or investigations ongoing beyond the attacker's death?
- What were the identities and nationalities of the victims?
