Polish gunman who killed 6 in Krakow square dies in a hospital

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   Gunman who killed six in Krakow square dies in hospital

   Police say Michal Oksiński, a 24-year-old gunman who shot six people dead and wounded 15 others in a Krakow city square, died in hospital on Monday. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński described Oksiński as holding very radical and ultranationalistic views. Authorities previously linked the attack to far-right views. Thousands later marched silently to honour the victims, while President Tusk and presidential candidate Nawrocki paid tribute. The gunman's death closes the criminal case against him, though the political fallout continues.

   Why it matters

   The Krakow shooting shocked Poland and triggered a political fight over security and extremism. Authorities have said the gunman's motive was far-right ideology. National leaders attended ceremonies for the six victims, showing the attack's resonance across the political spectrum. The suspect's hospital death removes the prospect of a trial and leaves unresolved questions about how he obtained his weapon and whether others supported him.

   What is confirmed

   • A 24-year-old gunman killed six people and wounded 15 others in a Krakow city square and later died in hospital on Monday, police said.
   • Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said Michal Oksiński held very radical and ultranationalistic views.
   • Authorities said the Krakow shooting was motivated by far-right views.
   • Thousands participated in a silent march after the Krakow mass shooting.
   • President Tusk and presidential candidate Nawrocki honoured the six victims of the Krakow shooting.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Specific details about how the gunman obtained his weapon remain unconfirmed.

   What to watch next

   • Police release findings on the gunman's weapon acquisition and possible accomplices
   • Political parties debate security and extremism policies following the attack
   • Court or prosecutorial closure of the criminal investigation after the suspect's death
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