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This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Sunday 8 November 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

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Updated Monday 9 November 2026

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Krakow gunman dies in hospital after market square attack killed six

The suspected gunman in the Krakow market square attack has died in hospital, with six people killed including a British man and 16 injured as prosecutors investigate possible far-right terrorism.

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What was reported

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Channel 4 and 5 reported that a gunman opened fire in Krakow's main market square, a busy tourist area. Channel 4 said he fired randomly from a black car as it drove into the old town and was pursued by police; 5 said police reported that he drove into the major tourist destination and aimed at random people. Both channels reported that the attacker was shot and taken to hospital, that he was a Polish citizen, and that police said he acted alone. 5 reported that four women and two men were killed and more than a dozen people were injured. Channel 4 reported that several women and two men were killed and at least 15 people were injured, and that two police officers were wounded, one seriously. Channel 4 also reported that the attacker wore military-like clothing, used military weapons, and had weapons and ammunition in his vehicle; it said he was stopped at the intersection of Dietla and Stradom, arrested after being shot, and that police said there was no further danger. Channel 4 reported that Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incident tragic and said he was being kept updated.

Key Claims by Channel

Claim
Reported by all 2 channels
A gunman opened fire in Krakow's main market square, with the attacker driving into the tourist area and firing at people. Reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
Several people, including women and two men, were killed in the attack. Reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
More than a dozen people were injured. Reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
The attacker was shot and taken to hospital. Reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
The attacker was a Polish citizen. Reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
Police said the attacker acted alone. Reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
Police officers were among those wounded in the shooting. Reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
Only on one channel
The attacker was in his 20s. Not reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
Police said there was no further danger to the public. Not reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
The attacker wore military-like clothing and used military weapons. Not reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
Weapons and ammunition were found in the attacker's vehicle. Not reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4
Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incident tragic and said he was being kept updated. Not reported by Channel 5 Reported by Channel 4

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Timeline

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Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Sunday 8 November 2026 ——————— 3m 33s 3.0%
Saturday 7 November 2026 23s 22.1% ——— 3m 11s 13.3% ———