Suspect in Krakow square shooting that killed six dies in hospital, police say

The 24-year-old man suspected of killing six people in Krakow's Main Market Square has died in hospital, Polish police said. Police said he died early on Monday, 9 November 2026, according to the BBC, The Guardian, DW, Reuters, AP and other outlets. Regional police announced the death on X, according to The Guardian, DW and The Hindu. The Guardian quoted the post: "We would like to inform you that the perpetrator of the tragic events died in hospital early this morning."

The attack began at about 15:00 local time on Saturday, 7 November. The suspect, a Polish national according to the BBC, DW and The Hindu, drove into or past the square and opened fire, The Guardian, DW and Al Jazeera reported. Police shot him within minutes, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera. The BBC cites officials as saying within three minutes. He had been in critical condition since then.

A British national was among the six dead, according to the BBC, The Guardian and DW. Figures for the wounded differ: DW, SCMP and AP report 15 wounded, the BBC says 16 people including the attacker were taken to hospital, and The Guardian reports 17 injured. Two police officers were among the injured. Police identified three people found dead at the suspect's home as his father, mother and sister. DW says he is only suspected of their deaths, which it says occurred before the Krakow attack.

The national prosecutor's office is investigating the killings as a terrorist offence, The Guardian and DW reported. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the suspect held far-right, ultra-nationalist views. Outlets report this with differing degrees of certainty. Poland declared two days of national mourning.

What is not yet known: Authorities have not confirmed the suspect's name in the reports reviewed by Vocemundi. The reports do not describe how he died beyond injuries from the police shootout. They also do not say how his relatives were killed. According to The Guardian, specialists are still analysing emblems on his clothing. The final number of wounded is unclear.

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