Krakow shooter faces life sentence

A life sentence could threaten a 24-year-old man who fired on passers-by in Krakow. This prospect was stated by the Prosecutor General and Minister of Justice of Poland Waldemar Jourek. According to him, provided that the detainee survives the wound, he will appear in court. This is reported by Polish television.

The head of the Polish Ministry of justice said that, according to preliminary data, the attacker acted independently. However, law enforcement agencies are checking his phone calls and internet contacts. The investigation will determine whether the man was in contact with any organizations or accomplices.

The shooting took place on Saturday in the historic part of Krakow. A man fired from a moving car at people in the street. The attack killed at least six people and injured 16 others. Some of the victims are in serious condition. Among the dead and wounded are Russian citizens.

The shooter was injured during the arrest. He was taken to a hospital. According to the Polish Interior Ministry, the man held far-right views.

Polish radio reported that in the car of the suspect was a large number of ammunition. He used military-style long-barreled weapons to shoot.

Three more bodies were found in the house of the detainee. According to the preliminary version, the man killed his sister and parents. Police found seven weapons there. It is believed that they belonged to the father of the suspect, who had official permission to own a weapon.

The Polish prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into terrorism. Investigators continue to investigate the circumstances of the attack and possible links of the suspect.