Scottish DJ identified as victim of attack in Krakow
Police Scotland confirms support for the family of the Prestwick victim as the investigation into the attack by Michał Oksiński continues
Quick Look
- As a result of the shooting on the Main Square in Krakow, six people died, including a Scottish citizen.
- The perpetrator, 24-year-old Michał Oksiński, also killed members of his family before the attack.
- The services identify victims and support the families of the injured.
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Why It Matters
24-year-old Michał Oksiński committed an attack with an automatic weapon on the Main Square in Krakow on November 7.
Campbell, according to media outlets including the BBC, the Scotsman and Sky News, was from Prestwick, southwest of Glasgow.
The local branch of the SNP, the Scottish National Party, was responsible for the man's death. "We express our deep condolences to the family and friends of the local resident (...). The tragic news of his death was reported by the local media," the statement said.
David McAlinden from Police Scotland told the Scotsman that although formal identification has not yet taken place, officers are in contact and supporting the victim's family. He added that the Scottish services support the British counter-terrorism network and the Polish authorities.
Our common priority is now to confirm identity as quickly and correctly as possible so that repatriation can take place as quickly as possible, McAlinden noted. We appeal to everyone to remain vigilant and report any disturbing signals to the police, he added.
6 victims in Kraków, three in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski
On Saturday, November 7, 24-year-old Michał Oksiński drove his car into the Main Square in Krakow and opened fire with an automatic weapon on random passers-by. Six people died. We know more and more about his victims. In addition to the 32-year-old Scot, Ewelina, a 47-year-old volunteer of Szlachetna Paczka, lost her life in the attack. The mayor of Chodzież confirmed that a painter from Chodzież, Izabela, died in Krakow. She orphaned four children, including 11-year-old twins. Robert Kosidło, 51, was also killed. He was a man who helped merchants on the Main Market Square. The victims also include a 61-year-old Polish woman and a 51-year-old Austrian citizen.
The husband of a 51-year-old Austrian woman, who came with her to Krakow, was injured in the attack. Two policemen, a volunteer firefighter, and a 19-year-old from Great Britain were also injured.
Three bodies were found in the home of the perpetrator of the shooting. The police reported that they were Michał Oksiński's parents and his sister.
Open Questions
- What was the perpetrator's motive?
- Did the perpetrator have a firearms license?
