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Three More Bodies Found at Home of Suspect in Deadly Krakow Shooting
Reported by Aakash Bora (Staff Writer) Β· BBC News - World Β·
Confirmed by a second source: BBC News
UPDATE - follow-up to What we know about Krakow mass shooting so far: Three bodies were found inside the home of the 25-year-old Polish man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting in central Krakow, according to statements from Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Attack Details
The attack started shortly before 15:00 local time in Krakow's Main Market Square. The gunman drove into the square and shot at random people from his car before armed officers confronted and shot him within three minutes. Six people were killed, including four women and two men, with one victim being a British national, three being Polish, and two remaining unidentified. Sixteen people, including five foreigners and the attacker, went to hospital.
Investigation and Suspect
Police said the suspect wore military-style clothes and carried a military-grade weapon, though he was not a soldier. Officers found weapons and ammunition in his vehicle at the intersection of Dietla and Stradomska streets, prompting building evacuations due to fears of explosives. Officials stated early investigations show he may have been inspired by far-right ideologies.
Context
Krakow is Poland's second largest city and its Main Market Square is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, functioning as a major tourist hub. Police investigations and counter-terrorism searches are ongoing in the area following the incident.
What changed since yesterday
- Gunman Opens Fire in Krakow Main Square Leaving Six Dead
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