WARSAW — A 24-year-old gunman suspected of killing six people in Poland's Krakow city has died in hospital, police confirmed on Monday.
The shooting took place on Saturday in the city's historic Old Town square, a popular area filled with tourists and visitors. The attacker, wearing military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest, drove into the crowded square and opened fire.
Six people, including four women and two men, were killed. The victims included Polish, British and Austrian nationals. Fifteen others were injured, including two police officers. One police officer remains in serious condition.
Police confronted the attacker and wounded him during the incident. He was taken into custody and admitted to hospital in critical condition, where he later died despite medical treatment.
Authorities also discovered the bodies of the suspect's mother, father and sister at the family home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. Investigators are examining whether the family deaths were connected to the shooting.
The suspect was reportedly fascinated by far-right ideologies. However, officials have cautioned against drawing final conclusions about his motive before the investigation is completed.
Prosecutors are examining the attack as a possible terrorist offence and are investigating whether anyone influenced or assisted the gunman. The incident has shocked Poland, where mass shootings are rare.
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