Suspected Krakow Gunman Linked to Far-Right Views as Death Toll Rises to Nine

UPDATE - follow-up to Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured: Three more victims were found dead inside the home of the suspected gunman following the attack in Krakow's Main Market Square. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated these individuals were two women and one man believed to be relatives of the suspect.

Investigation

Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński stated the 25-year-old Polish citizen held very radical views and showed fascination with far-right ideologies. Police spokesperson Katarzyna Cisło noted the attacker wore military-style fatigues and used a military-type long gun. Investigators found multiple other weapons and ammunition inside his vehicle. Police confirmed the gunman acted alone during the Saturday afternoon assault.

Casualties and Reactions

The total death toll reached nine, including six people killed at the market and three found at the home. Five foreigners were among the wounded, and one foreign national was among the dead. The U.S. State Department reported no U.S. citizens were harmed. Two police officers suffered gunshot wounds during the intervention, with one in serious condition. Krakow Mayor Łukasz Gibała announced the city will observe official mourning until Wednesday.

Context

Mass shootings are very rare in Poland, which is a European Union and NATO member nation with a population of 38 million people. City leaders have vowed that Krakow will remain open to visitors despite the tragedy.