Kraków Shooting: Gunman Michał Oksiński Dies in Hospital After Attack That Killed Six
A 24-year-old man identified as Michał Oksiński has died in hospital after opening fire on people in Kraków’s Main Market Square, Poland, in an attack that left six people dead and 15 others injured.
The shooting happened on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Oksiński was critically wounded during an exchange of gunfire with police officers who intervened to stop the attack. He died in hospital early on Monday, November 9, according to Polish authorities.
The Polish National Prosecutor’s Office identified Oksiński as the suspected perpetrator. Investigators said he drove to Kraków after allegedly killing three members of his family at their home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski: his parents and his 21-year-old sister. Those deaths are being investigated separately from the six fatalities in the city-centre shooting.
According to the prosecutor’s office, six people were killed in Kraków, including four women and two men. The victims included Polish citizens, a British national and an Austrian national. Fifteen people were injured, among them two police officers.
Terrorism investigation continues
Polish prosecutors have opened an investigation into the Kraków attack as a terrorist offence. However, investigators have stressed that the suspect’s motive has not yet been established.
Authorities are examining evidence recovered from the scene, including firearms, ammunition and electronic devices. They are also investigating whether anyone else encouraged, assisted or otherwise contributed to the crimes.
Oksiński died before formal charges could be brought against him. Prosecutors have said his death will not bring the investigation to an end.
Investigation into the deaths in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski
The investigation also covers the deaths of Oksiński’s parents and younger sister, whose bodies were discovered at the family’s home. Prosecutors believe the same suspect was responsible for those killings before travelling to Kraków.
Authorities continue to examine the sequence of events, the available forensic evidence and the circumstances surrounding both locations.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the gunman’s motive has not been officially determined.