The 24-year-old gunman who killed six people and injured 15 others in a November 7, 2026, mass shooting in Kraków died in hospital on Monday morning, November 9, 2026.
Four women and two men died in Main Market Square on Saturday. The attacker wore a bulletproof vest and military-style clothing when he drove into Main Market Square around 3 p.m. Operating a firearm from his moving vehicle, he targeted multiple stops in the historic tourist hub.
Three Polish women, a Polish man, a British man, and an Austrian woman died in the square. Two police officers confronted the shooter within three minutes, stopping his advance during a close-range exchange of gunfire.
Informujemy, że sprawca tragicznych wydarzeń zmarł dzisiaj nad ranem w szpitalu.
Senior constable Jakub Kulik and senior constable Artur Morański sustained serious injuries during the apprehension. Both officers were brought out of medically induced comas by Sunday afternoon.
Regional governor Krzysztof Jan Klęczar stated that If it weren’t for the efficient and selfless intervention of these two young men, the number of victims could have been significantly higher,
as reported by CBS News.
CCTV footage shows the moment two police officers confront the Krakow shooter. pic.twitter.com/vcQ0Xvi1nX
Małopolska police announced via X that the perpetrator died in hospital early Monday morning following multiple surgeries. Five foreign nationals from the U.K., Portugal, Russia, Germany, and Austria were among the 15 injured individuals, alongside domestic victims.
St. Mary’s Basilica in the main square paused its hourly trumpet call overnight from Saturday into Sunday in honor of the victims, marking the first time the call had been missed since World War II. The Małopolska regional governor noted that citizens and visitors gathered to place candles and flowers in the central square after it reopened late Sunday.
Poland's interior minister refuses to reveal on what basis he said the Kraków terrorist had "very radical views" and was "fascinated by the far right". "In cases like this, there are always first hypotheses, first clues. That's why I made this statement" pic.twitter.com/Wpud1FrAYM
Prime Minister Donald Tusk, President Karol Nawrocki, and Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski addressed the security crisis. The Interior Ministry announced two national days of mourning on Sunday and Monday, during which flags across the nation were lowered to half-mast.
Hours after the shooting, authorities discovered the bodies of the gunman’s father, mother, and sister inside their family home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) northeast of Kraków. Prosecutors announced an investigation into the murders and attempted murders, classifying the assault as a terrorist offense.
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński stated on Saturday that the perpetrator held very radical
and ultra-nationalistic
views, adding that Everything indicates that he was fascinated by far-right ideologies.
Government spokesperson Adam Szlapka told TVN24 that Until the matter is fully clarified and the authorities are in possession of complete information, it is best to refrain from making comments,
as reported by Reuters. Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek added on Radio Zet that Evidence is being collected, but I will not show or disclose it. I ask for restraint.
[Polish prosecutors open terrorism investigation into Kraków shooting] “Six people killed in attack probably inspired by far right, according to officials, as police say suspect’s parents and sister found dead at his home“https://t.co/JyL11Bzif5
Eryk Stasielak from the Kraków branch of the national prosecutor’s office stated that investigators secured the suspect’s electronic devices to determine if he had been inspired or assisted by anyone, while also examining how he acquired weapons and ammunition.
The parents and sister were believed to have been killed prior to the square shooting. Reports from Rzeczpospolita cited a police source suggesting the suspect might be ultra-left-wing.
A shocking crime in Kraków. On behalf of the Ukrainian people, and personally, I extend my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. There can be no justification for this attack, and we trust the perpetrator will face justice. We wish strength and a…
Kraków mayor Łukasz Gibała rejected attempts to link the massacre to Poland’s political polarization. National leadership remains locked in separate constitutional disputes involving President Nawrocki and Prime Minister Tusk’s parliamentary majority.
Earlier coverage: Suspect in Kraków Mass Shooting Dies in Hospital, Police Say
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