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Kraków, Poland shooting: Gunman who killed 6 dies in hospital
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- A gunman in his 20s killed at least six people and injured 16 others in a mass shooting in Kraków's main square on Saturday; the attacker died in hospital after being shot and undergoing multiple surgeries.
- The shooter, a Polish citizen, used military-style weapons and clothing, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible terror attack motivated by far-right ideology.
- The bodies of the gunman's sister, mother, and father were found at his home, with prosecutors indicating it is likely he killed them before the rampage in Kraków.
- Off-duty surgeons at the scene provided critical medical aid, saving lives including that of a police officer who helped subdue the attacker; the wounded officers remain hospitalized.
- The attack has shocked Poland, a country with strict gun laws, leading to national mourning and increased security measures while investigations continue.
