KRAKÓW Market Square Shooting
On November 7, 2026, a 24-year-old Polish citizen named Michał Oksiński opened fire from a car in KRAKÓW’s historic Market Square, killing six people and injuring roughly 16 to 17 others, according to NRA.
Police officers shot and wounded Oksiński during the confrontation, and he died in a hospital on the morning of November 9, NRA reported. Santa reported that the dead included a 32-year-old British citizen, a 51-year-old Austrian citizen, three Polish women aged 61, 47, and 53, and a 50-year-old Polish man, while victims among the injured included individuals from Portugal, Great Britain, Russia, Germany, and Austria alongside four taxi drivers.
Prior to the vehicle attack in KRAKÓW, Oksiński killed his family members inside their home, according to Santa. Police found the bodies of his 53-year-old father, 52-year-old mother, and 21-year-old sister after the attack, NRA reported.
Neighbors described the parents as pleasant and warm people, unaware of any violence taking place inside the apartment, according to Santa. Oksiński’s sister, Magdalena, was a talented young artist studying at the KRAKÓW Academy of Fine Arts, Santa reported.
Oksiński wore military gear and ordered special patches
During the KRAKÓW attack, Oksiński wore full military gear and one of the patches he had ordered, la.lv reported. An anonymous online merchant told Onet, as cited by la.lv, that Oksiński had ordered several special patches.
The merchant recognized Oksiński’s name and address and reported the purchase to the police, la.lv reported. National Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson Prosecutor Przemysław Nowak stated that, in a photo he had seen, a Gadsden flag was in a central place in the room, apparently giving it some significance, according to la.lv.
While the merchant noted that the patches are pop culture items without inherent ideological meaning, he acknowledged that purchasing them might indicate Oksiński was preparing for his planned actions, la.lv reported.
Police officers injured and Poland enters national mourning
Two police officers, Artur Morański and Jakub Kulik, were injured during the KRAKÓW shooting and hospitalized, Apollo.lv reported. Morański underwent a 12-hour surgery for severe lung and arm injuries, and both officers were in stable condition by Sunday, Apollo.lv reported.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted on X that Morański’s first words upon waking were asking if Kuba was alive, calling the officers true heroes whose recovery is supported by all of Poland, Apollo.lv reported. Poland announced two days of national mourning following the tragedy, according to NRA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What weapons were recovered in connection with the attacks?
Oksiński fired an automatic weapon from a car during the KRAKÓW Market Square attack, according to NRA. Santa reported that the suspect’s father was a member of a local shooting club who participated in competitions and held a legal firearms license.
Which foreign nationals were among the casualties?
Santa reported that the fatalities included a 32-year-old British citizen and a 51-year-old Austrian citizen. The injured included citizens from Portugal, Great Britain, Russia, Germany, and Austria, according to Santa.
How did investigators identify the online purchase of the patches?
The merchant who sold the patches recognized Oksiński’s name and residential address from an online sales portal order placed on November 1, then contacted the KRAKÓW police department with the transaction details, la.lv reported.
What was the condition of the suspect following his apprehension?
Police detained Oksiński at the scene after he sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation with law enforcement, NRA reported. He remained in critical condition in a hospital until passing away on the morning of November 9, according to NRA.