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Polish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has ‘ultranationalistic’ views, authorities say

A 24-year-old Polish man drove into Krakow's Main Square on Saturday and opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15 before police shot and wounded him. The suspect later died in hospital. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the attacker held "very radical" and "ultranationalistic" views. Three additional bodies were found at the gunman's home, raising the total death toll to nine. Poland's defence minister called the attack an "act of terror." The shooting occurred in the heart of Krakow's Old Town, a major tourist destination.

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  • ✓ A Polish man drove into Krakow's Main Square on Saturday and opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15.
  • ✓ Police shot and wounded the gunman, who later died in hospital.
  • ✓ Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the suspect held "very radical" and "ultranationalistic" views.
  • ✓ Three additional bodies were found at the attacker's home.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 22 independent reporting domains (92% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Death toll confirmed at six in the square plus three at suspect's home; suspect identified as 24-year-old with ultranationalistic views who died in custody; defence minister labels attack terrorism.

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  1. Polish gunman with far-right views kills six in Krakow market square attack

    A 24-year-old Polish man drove into Krakow's Main Square on Saturday and opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15 before police shot and wounded him. The suspect later died in hospital. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the attacker held "very radical" and "ultranationalistic" views. Three additional bodies were found at the gunman's home, raising the total death toll to nine. Poland's defence minister called the attack an "act of terror." The shooting occurred in the heart of Krakow's Old Town, a major tourist destination.

    Why it matters

    The attack is Poland's deadliest mass shooting in decades and has shocked a country where gun violence is rare. Authorities are treating it as terrorism motivated by far-right ideology. The discovery of three more victims at the suspect's residence suggests the violence began before he reached the square. The incident has prompted national mourning and renewed debate about extremism and security in public spaces.

    What is confirmed

    • A Polish man drove into Krakow's Main Square on Saturday and opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15.
    • Police shot and wounded the gunman, who later died in hospital.
    • Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the suspect held "very radical" and "ultranationalistic" views.
    • Three additional bodies were found at the attacker's home.
    • Poland's defence minister described the shooting as an "act of terror."

    Still unconfirmed

    • The suspect was a military cadet with a far-right obsession.

    What to watch next

    • Prosecutor's formal charges and terrorism investigation progress
    • Identities and backgrounds of all nine victims
    • Potential policy responses on far-right extremism and public security
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    4. Reuters — Two killed, at least 10 injured in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, TVN24 reports
    5. BBC — Five killed in Krakow shooting, police say
    6. AP News — Shooting in Polish city of Krakow leaves people dead and injured
    7. The New York Times — Gunman Opens Fire in Krakow, Killing at Least 5, Polish Police Say
    8. Fox News — Gunman opens fire from moving car in European tourist hotspot, leaving 6 dead and at least 11 wounded
    9. CNN — At least 6 dead in shooting in the main market square of Krakow, Poland, police say
    10. BBC — Six killed in Krakow 'far-right' shooting, as three more bodies found in attacker's home
    11. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — At least 6 killed, several injured in shooting at Polish market square: Police
    12. The Hindu — Two women, man found dead in Krakow mass-shooting suspect’s home, says Prime Minister
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