Polish prosecutors open terrorism investigation into Kraków shooting
Polish authorities have launched a terrorism investigation following a mass shooting in Kraków that left six people dead. The suspect, who also killed his own family members, is reported to have held radical far-right, ultra-nationalistic views.
Why it matters
The incident has shocked Poland and raised concerns about the rise of extremist ideologies and their impact on public safety.
Police near the market square in Kraków on Sunday. Police near the market square in Kraków on Sunday. Poland Polish prosecutors open terrorism investigation into Kraków shooting Officials say suspect holds far-right views and three people found dead at his home were his parents and sister
Prefer the Guardian on Google Polish prosecutors have opened a terrorism investigation after a 24-year-old man opened fire in a busy market square in Kraków, killing six people including a Briton and injuring 17, in an attack that authorities said was probably inspired by far-right ideologies.
Police confirmed on Sunday that three people found dead at the gunman’s home after the attack on Saturday afternoon were his father, 53, mother, 52, and sister, 21.
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