Krakow Shooting Leaves Six Dead, Suspect Identified as Far-Right Extremist
A shooting in Krakow's Old Town on Saturday resulted in six fatalities, including four women and two men. The 24-year-old Polish suspect, who is undergoing surgery after being injured in a police shootout, reportedly opened fire with an automatic rifle at random targets. Sixteen others were injured, including three police officers, one critically. The suspect, who had a firearm license, was found with a car full of ammunition. Authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, with indications of the suspect's far-right ideology. Krakow, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a population of approximately 800,000.
Published 2 hours ago • 08 Nov 2026, 05:16 AM IST