# Gunman kills six in Krakow shooting

- Place: Krakow, Poland (50.0469432, 19.9971534)
- Published: 2026-11-08T10:20:32.319Z · expires 2026-11-15T10:20:32.319Z
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A suspected far-right gunman opened fire at a market in Krakow's Main Square, killing six people and injuring 16, per dw.com.

Police identified the attacker as Michał O., a 29-year-old man with no prior criminal record, who reportedly had connections to extremist groups, wiadomosci.wp.pl reports.

The shooting occurred around 10:30 AM local time and was followed by an immediate lockdown of the area. The suspect was later found dead after a police standoff, Krakow.wyborcza.pl notes.

Political figures were criticized for politicizing the tragedy, with Newsweek noting that some politicians exploited the incident for political gain.

## Sources

- [Poland begins two days of mourning over Krakow shooting by suspected far-right gunman](https://www.dw.com/en/poland-begins-two-days-of-mourning-over-krakow-shooting/a-79889400) · dw.com · 2026-11-08
- [What we know about the Krakow shooting that left six people dead](https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/08/what-we-know-about-the-krakow-shooting-that-left-six-people-dead) · euronews.com · 2026-11-08