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Polish gunman who killed 6 in Krakow has 'ultranationalistic' views : NPR
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Key Points:
- A 25-year-old Polish man with far-right, ultranationalistic views carried out a mass shooting in Krakow's Main Square, killing six people and injuring 15 before being shot and wounded by police.
- The attacker drove to multiple locations in the busy tourist hub, firing an automatic weapon while wearing military-style gear and a bulletproof vest; police found additional weapons and ammunition in his car.
- Authorities discovered the bodies of three of the suspect's close family members at his home, indicating further tragedy connected to the attack.
- Among the victims were four women and two men, including one British citizen; several of the injured, including two police officers and five non-Poles, remain in serious condition.
- The attack is described as an act of terror, prompting official mourning in Krakow and increased security measures in Warsaw, with officials emphasizing that mass shootings are rare but growing concerns exist over far-right extremism in Poland.
