The 24-year-old attacker who opened fire on pedestrians in the main square of Krakow on Saturday, killing six people, died in the hospital on Monday.
Incident Details
Local police announced, "We want to inform you that the perpetrator of these tragic events passed away early in the morning in the hospital." The individual, who had covered his face, shot at pedestrians in central Krakow, killing six, one of whom was a British citizen. Additionally, 16 others were injured, with 12 of them in critical condition.
Investigations and Motives
After the shooting, police targeted the attacker and apprehended him. On Sunday, police forces found the bodies of his parents and sister in their family home. Investigations into these deaths alongside the Krakow attack are underway, and a terrorism case has been opened.
Authorities identified the suspect as Michał O., from the town of Oświęcim, located northeast of Krakow. He had a gun license and had not been known to the police previously.
Poland's Interior Minister, Marcin Kierwiński, initially stated, "Everything indicates that he had an interest in far-right ideologies," but later noted that the attacker's motives are still unclear.
The Polish government expressed condolences to the families of the victims and praised the police for their bravery in dealing with the incident. Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland, stated in his message: "My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of this tragic attack. And a heartfelt request to politicians from all sides: do not exploit this tragedy. We will examine all circumstances of this crime."
