Scottish man confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting
A 32-year-old British DJ and Scottish man has been confirmed as one of the victims killed in a mass shooting in central Krakow. James Thomas Campbell died when a lone gunman opened fire near the main market square on Saturday. The tragedy left six people dead and 15 others injured, prompting a terrorism probe and heightened security warnings for Americans avoiding the famed tourist square.
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- ✓ A Scottish man understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick died in the Krakow shooting.
- ✓ James Thomas Campbell was a 32-year-old British DJ.
- ✓ Six people were killed and 15 others injured when a lone gunman opened fire near the main market square in central Krakow.
What changed
A British man killed in the Krakow shooting has been officially identified as James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick.
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Scottish Man Confirmed Among Dead in Krakow Mass Shooting
A 32-year-old British DJ and Scottish man has been confirmed as one of the victims killed in a mass shooting in central Krakow. James Thomas Campbell died when a lone gunman opened fire near the main market square on Saturday. The tragedy left six people dead and 15 others injured, prompting a terrorism probe and heightened security warnings for Americans avoiding the famed tourist square.
Why it matters
The shooting in Krakow has triggered a terrorism investigation by Polish authorities and mourning across the country. Investigators examining the gunman's background found he visited websites related to Norwegian mass killer Breivik. The violence has also drawn international safety warnings for tourists visiting the area.
What is confirmed
- A Scottish man understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick died in the Krakow shooting.
- James Thomas Campbell was a 32-year-old British DJ.
- Six people were killed and 15 others injured when a lone gunman opened fire near the main market square in central Krakow.
What to watch next
- Further details from the terrorism probe launched by Polish authorities
- Updates on the conditions of the 15 people injured in the attack
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