Krakow market square gunman who killed six dies in hospital
The gist
The gunman who killed six people in Krakow's Main Market Square died in hospital early Monday.
His death leaves the motive question to investigators as 15 wounded remain hospitalized.
How it unfolded
- Nov 7, 2026A gunman in military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest drove through the Main Market Square and opened fire with an automatic weapon at around 3 p.m., killing six people — four Poles, one British and one Austrian national — and injuring 15 others. Police shot and stopped him.
- Nov 7, 2026Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said the suspect appeared to have been fascinated by far-right ideologies.
- Nov 8, 2026Officials opened an investigation into the attack and attempted killings of others, including police officers, which they said constituted a terrorist offense. Authorities confirmed the suspect was 24 after earlier saying he was 25.
Key terms
- voivode
- A historical title for a military leader, warlord, or governor in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
- terrorist offense
- A criminal inquiry into violence against non-combatants intended to achieve political or ideological aims and instill fear.
Source: Wikipedia