BBC ‘far-right’, Interfax ‘criminal’: Krakow gunman dies in hospital
Polish police say the 24-year-old suspected of killing six people in Krakow's Main Market Square has died in hospital. Western outlets and several non-Western ones stress a far-right motive, while Russia's Interfax says nothing about motive.
What Western media report
The Guardian (UK) reports a terrorism investigation was opened and the suspect was wounded in a shootout with police. Tagesschau (Germany) says the motive is unclear; Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński spoke of 'very radical views' and signs of fascination with right-wing extremist ideologies, still to be verified. BBC (UK) says a minister cited 'far-right ideologies' and 'ultra-nationalist' leanings, that officials say the attacker was shot within three minutes, preventing a further massacre, and that Prime Minister Tusk called it terrorism. BBC and Tagesschau both report the bodies of his father, mother and sister were found at the family home.
What media from these countries report: South Africa, Russia, China
IOL (South Africa) writes that authorities described the man as 'fascinated by far-right ideologies', calls it Poland's deadliest shooting since 1989, and says he is suspected of nine killings in total. CGTN (China, state media) reports the government said the attack was likely inspired by far-right ideology and that seven firearms and a 'significant' amount of ammunition were found at the property. Interfax (Russia, state-influenced), citing Polsat, calls him a 'criminal' and says prosecutors treat the event as a terrorist act, but mentions neither ideology nor his family. Vedomosti (Russia, state-influenced) quotes regional governor Kleńczar saying doctors fought for his life, and calls the act a 'villainy'.
Differences
- Ideology: BBC, Tagesschau, IOL and CGTN cite far-right ideology as a possible motive; Interfax and Vedomosti do not. Tagesschau stresses the motive is unclear and unverified.
- Injured: Interfax says 16, Vedomosti 15, IOL about 15, BBC and CGTN 16 hospitalised including two officers and the attacker.
- Family: BBC, Tagesschau, IOL, CGTN and Vedomosti report the parents' and sister's bodies; Interfax omits this. Only IOL explicitly gives nine victims in total.
- Timing: BBC says shortly before 15:00, Tagesschau Saturday afternoon, Interfax Saturday evening.
- Emphasis: BBC the rapid police response; CGTN weapons and prosecutors; Vedomosti the condition of wounded officers and Russian nationals; Interfax a brief item via Polsat.
Where they agree
- All outlets report the 24-year-old attacker died in hospital on Monday and that six people were killed in Krakow.
- Most outlets note a Russian national among the wounded.
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Western media
Non-Western media
- IOL (South Africa) Poland shooting suspect dies after deadly rampage that left six people dead
- Interfax (Russia) Устроивший стрельбу в Кракове скончался от ран в больнице
- CGTN (China) Poland mourns Krakow shooting victims as terrorism probe launched
- Vedomosti (Russia) Стрелок из Кракова умер в больнице
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