Gunman Kills Six in Krakow’s Main Square as Poland Declares National Mourning

A 24 year old Polish man opened fire from a car in Krakow’s Main Market Square on Saturday afternoon, killing six people and wounding seventeen. Police shot and arrested him about three minutes after the first reports. He is in very critical condition. One of the dead is a British citizen, and the injured include two police officers and visitors from five other countries.

Gunman’s Home and Weapons

Three More Bodies Found

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said three bodies, believed to be close family members, were found at the suspect’s home in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski. Counterterrorism officers entered the building, where a large amount of weaponry may be stored.

Police say he wore military style clothing and used an AR-15 rifle he was licensed to own.

Far Right Link and National Mourning

Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said the evidence points to far right influence, which will be investigated. He credited officers with stopping a much bigger massacre. President Karol Nawrocki declared mourning for Nov. 8 and 9, and European leaders sent condolences.