Gunman dies after Krakow shooting that killed six, wounded 15

A mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, killed six and wounded 15. The gunman died from his wounds and is suspected of also killing three family members before the attack. Poland has opened a terrorism investigation.

A mass shooting in Krakow's historic Old Town Main Square on Saturday killed six people and wounded 15, prompting a terrorism investigation by Polish authorities. The suspect held extreme nationalist views but had no known group affiliations. Despite the attack, members of Krakow's Jewish community and Israelis living in the area say they do not view it as a sign of growing antisemitism. Lucy Les, owner of a Jewish bookstore in the Kazimierz Quarter, said Poland is generally safe and the shooter was 'just a crazy Polish person.' Yarin, an Israeli who moved to nearby Katowice for work, was near the square when the shooting occurred and hid in a restaurant. He said most people believe it was a one-time event. The article notes that antisemitic incidents in Poland have increased since October 7, 2023, but at a smaller scale than in other Western European countries. The Kazimierz Quarter remained busy with tourists visiting Jewish heritage sites the following day.