Krakow shooting perpetrator dies in hospital, nine deaths in total
The man who opened fire on Saturday in Krakow, killing six bystanders and injuring fifteen, has died in hospital. The total toll stands at nine victims.
Krakow shooter dies in hospital as death toll rises to nine
The perpetrator of the Krakow shooting has died from his injuries in hospital, announced on Monday by the police of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship on X. According to rtl.be, the attack took place on Saturday near the market square in the old town, an area heavily frequented by tourists.
The suspect, identified by Polish media as Michal O., had opened fire from his vehicle on passers-by whilst wearing military uniform, masked and helmeted, armed with a semi-automatic rifle. Six people were killed at the scene, including a British national and an Austrian national. Fifteen others were injured, among them five foreign nationals — of British, Portuguese, Russian, German and Austrian nationality.
The total toll now stands at nine deaths, following the discovery of the bodies of his parents and his sister at their home, approximately two hours' drive from the shooting location. The three family members had suffered gunshot wounds.
Police intervened within minutes. A pursuit ensued between the assailant, driving a black Subaru, and local police officers. At an intersection, the man struck a stationary vehicle, then exited his car and exchanged fire with two officers, seriously injuring them.
The Interior Minister indicated that the shooter was "fascinated by far-right ideologies". Investigators believe, however, that lengthy investigations will be necessary to establish his motivations. An investigation for an act of a "terrorist nature" has been opened.
Source: Google News MA — Crime (fr)