Justice · Krakow, Poland · November 8, 2026

Poland mourns Krakow shooting victims

Reported by 14 outlets · first reported Nov 8, 6:50 AM ET

Krakow's main square reopened after a gunman killed six people on Saturday. Prosecutors opened a terrorism investigation. The 24-year-old suspect, in critical condition, had far-right views and had also killed three relatives at home. Two police officers who confronted him are hailed as heroes. Poland declared two days of mourning.

Why it matters

It is a rare mass attack in Poland and raises security concerns across Europe.

Background

Poland had not seen a comparable terror attack in recent years.

The story so far

1. Nov 8Poland mourns Krakow shooting victims
2. Nov 9Poland mourns six killed in Krakow shooting
3. Nov 10Poland mourns Krakow shooting as gunman dies
4. Nov 12Large nationalist march in Warsaw days after Krakow shooting

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Nov 8, 6:50 AM ET
• The Guardian ↗Nov 8, 4:11 PM ET
• Euronews ↗Nov 8, 5:06 PM ET

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