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Scot killed in Krakow shooting named while British teenager remains in hospital

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Pooran, N. (2026, November 11). Scot killed in Krakow shooting named while British teenager remains in hospital. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/krakow-british-harry-poland-scottish-b1304504.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-11 · by Neil Pooran

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James Campbell, a 32-year-old man from Prestwick, Scotland, was among six people killed in a shooting on November 7 in Krakow by a far-right influenced gunman who also murdered three family members before being shot by police and later dying in hospital. Fourteen others were injured; one of them is Harry Marchant, a British teenager who remains hospitalized but is stable. Police Scotland is assisting Campbell’s family with identification and repatriation while North Yorkshire Police supports Marchant’s recovery.
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On November 7, 2026, a gunman opened fire in Kraków's historic center, killing six people and injuring around a dozen others. The attack occurred just before 3 PM when the suspect drove a car into the city’s main market square and began shooting randomly at bystanders. Witnesses reported hearing about 20 shots and fleeing in panic. Among the victims was James Thomas Campbell, a 32-year-old Scottish man from Prestwick. Police later found two women and a man dead in the home of the suspect, who is believed to be a 24-year-old cadet at a military school located about 80 miles away from Kraków. The prime minister described these discoveries as "the next acts of this tragedy."

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Evening StandardThis outlet11 Nov

James Campbell, a 32-year-old man from Prestwick, Scotland, was among six people killed in a shooting on November 7 in Krakow by a far-right influenced gunman who also murdered three family members before being shot by police and later dying in hospital. Fourteen others were injured; one of them is Harry Marchant, a British teenager who remains hospitalized but is stable. Police Scotland is assisting Campbell’s…

Scot killed in Krakow shooting named while British teenager remains in hospital (this article)11 articles from Evening Standard on this story
The Straits Times10 Nov

Polish justice minister Waldemar Zurek stated that the Krakow gunman, identified as 24-year-old factory worker Michal Oksinski, visited websites about Anders Behring Breivik and may have been influenced by right-wing extremism. Oksinski killed six people in a shooting spree before being shot and arrested by police; later he died from his injuries. Symbols found in his room and workplace were linked to far-right…

Polish gunman visited websites about Norwegian mass killer Breivik, minister says →8 articles from The Straits Times on this story
BBC11 Nov

A Scottish man identified as James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick died in a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, where five other people were killed by a lone gunman on Saturday. The attacker, Michal Oksinski, aged 24, also died in hospital the next day after fatally shooting four Polish citizens and an Austrian woman, with 15 others injured, including two police officers. Police Scotland is assisting with…

Scottish man confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting →7 articles from BBC on this story
Daily Mail11 Nov

DJ James Thomas Campbell from Britain was identified as one of the victims in a shooting incident that occurred in central Krakow's main square on Saturday. The shooter, Michał Oksiński, 24, killed six people and wounded 15 others before driving back home where he fatally shot his family members. The article focuses on reporting the identities of the victims and the immediate aftermath of the tragic event.

British DJ is named among victims killed in Krakow gun massacre →7 articles from Daily Mail on this story
The Independent11 Nov

James Campbell, a 32-year-old Scottish DJ from Prestwick, was identified as one of the six people killed in a drive-by shooting that occurred on November 7 in Krakow’s main market square. The gunman targeted random individuals, also injuring another British man and killing three Polish women and one Polish man. Police Scotland is assisting Campbell’s family with identification procedures for repatriation while…

Scottish DJ named as victim of Krakow shooting that killed six →6 articles from The Independent on this story
The Hindu9 Nov

Police in Poland announced on Monday that the suspect involved in a shooting spree over the weekend in Krakow has died in hospital. The 24-year-old man is alleged to have killed six people and wounded others during the incident on Saturday before being shot by police himself. He was hospitalized in critical condition following the shootout.

Krakow shooting suspect dies: Poland police →5 articles from The Hindu on this story
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The Guardian11 Nov

James Campbell, a 32-year-old from Prestwick in South Ayrshire, has been identified as one of six people fatally shot on November 7 in Kraków by a 24-year-old gunman. The shooter is also suspected of killing three members of his own family prior to the incident. Another British man was wounded during the shooting, and local officials confirmed that among the victims were three Polish women and one additional Polish…

British man who died in Kraków shooting named as James Campbell →5 articles from The Guardian on this story
Euronews9 Nov

Poland's political rivals Tusk and Nawrocki jointly attended a memorial for six victims of a shooting that occurred in Kraków on 7 November. The event saw both leaders placing candles at the site and kneeling together to honor those affected by the attack, which also injured 15 people. Despite their ongoing disputes over reforms to Poland's Constitutional Tribunal, Tusk and Nawrocki participated in this ceremony as…

Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting →4 articles from Euronews on this story
Al Jazeera10 Nov

Polish justice minister Waldemar Zurek reported that the Krakow gunman, identified as 24-year-old factory worker Michal Oksinski, showed signs of right-wing extremist influence. This conclusion is based on evidence found in his possession, including materials related to Anders Behring Breivik and a Gadsden flag associated with US far-right groups. The shooting occurred on November 7, leaving six dead; Oksinski died…

Poland gunman fascinated by Norway’s neo-Nazi mass killer Breivik →4 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
CBC9 Nov

CBC's Fact Check team examines a photo being circulated online to determine if it depicts Michal Oksinski, the 24-year-old gunman responsible for killing six people in Krakow, Poland. The article focuses on debunking misinformation related to this photograph.

Fact check: Is this a photo of the Poland shooter? →3 articles from CBC on this story
ABC News (AU)9 Nov

A gunman identified as Michal O, aged 24 from Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski in Poland, killed six and injured 15 others in Krakow's historic main square before being fatally shot by police. Prosecutors are treating this incident as a terrorist act. The attack involved victims from Poland, the UK, and Austria; three of Michal O’s family members were also found dead at his home. Following the tragedy, Polish officials have…

Gunman dies in hospital after killing six and injuring 15 in Krakow shooting →2 articles from ABC News (AU) on this story
NBC News9 Nov

A gunman with ultranationalistic views died in a hospital after shooting six people dead and injuring more than a dozen others, including two seriously injured police officers, in Kraków's Main Market Square on Saturday. The suspect used an automatic rifle and was motivated by far-right ideologies. Additionally, the bodies of three family members were found at their home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyskie; they are…

Gunman with far-right views who killed 6 in Poland shooting rampage dies in hospital →2 articles from NBC News on this story
Fox News10 Nov

The U.S. Consulate in Kraków warned American tourists to avoid the city’s Main Market Square after a gunman killed six people and injured 15 others on November 7. The attack occurred when a 24-year-old suspect, dressed in military-style gear, drove into the square before opening fire. In response, consulate officials advised U.S. citizens to remain vigilant, monitor local media for updates, and enroll in the State…

US warns Americans to avoid famed tourist square after gunman kills 6, injures 15 →2 articles from Fox News on this story
Deutsche Welle10 Nov

Following a shooting spree in Krakow's Old Town that killed six people and left three family members dead earlier, online disinformation has spread rapidly. Social media users have circulated fake images purportedly showing the attacker and alleged screenshots from his social media profiles. The German public service broadcaster DW Fact Check debunked these claims by identifying one widely shared image as 99.5%…

Fact check: Online disinformation rife after Krakow mass shooting →2 articles from Deutsche Welle on this story
Daily Caller8 Nov

On Saturday afternoon, a gunman killed six people and injured 15 others in Krakow's Main Square, an attack described by Poland’s defense minister as an “act of terror.” The attacker used a vehicle to shoot at the crowd before being subdued by police. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński identified the suspect’s views as radical and ultranationalistic, with possible fascination for far-right ideologies. Investigators…

Defense Minister Calls Deadly Shooting ‘Act Of Terror’ After 6 Killed, 15 Injured In Allied Nation →
ABC News (US)9 Nov

Police reported on Monday that the suspect involved in a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, which left at least six people dead over the weekend, passed away in the hospital. The statement from Polish Police confirmed the death occurred early in the morning on Monday.

Suspect in deadly Poland shooting dies in hospital, police say →
South China Morning Post9 Nov

A 24-year-old gunman with far-right views died in a hospital on Monday following a shooting in Krakow’s Old Town Main Square, where he killed six people and injured fifteen others on Saturday. Wearing military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest, the attacker drove into the popular tourist area and continued firing even after being wounded by police officers. The attack occurred in Poland's second-largest city and…

Gunman who killed 6 in Polish city square dies in hospital →
Toronto Sun9 Nov

On November 9, 2026, a Polish man accused of killing six people in a shooting spree in Kraków died in hospital after being critically wounded by police. The suspect, identified as Michal O., was found with his parents and sister dead at their home. Initially, Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incident an act of terrorism inspired by far-right ideologies; however, prosecutors later stated there was no evidence…

Krakow shooting suspect has died: Police →

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Five of the wounded are foreign nationals from Britain, Austria, Germany, Portugal and Russia.

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St. Mary’s Trumpet Call, a traditional five-note melody played every hour from the highest tower of St. Mary’s Basilica on the Main Square, was paused overnight in tribute to the victims.

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Four women and two men were killed, with local officials saying three of the women and one man were Polish.

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"We inform you that the perpetrator of the tragic events died this morning in the hospital," regional police said in a post on X.

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Surgeon having lunch near Krakow shooting undoubtedly saved officer's life, colleague says BBC · attributed to a source

Krakow assailant appeared highly skilled, fellow shooting club member says The Straits Times · attributed to a source

Krakow shooting that left six dead is ‘a terrorist offence’, says Polish prosecutor The Independent · attributed to a source

Suspect in deadly Poland shooting dies in hospital, police say ABC News · attributed to a source

Police say the 24-year-old who fatally shot 6 people in a Krakow square has died in the hospital Toronto Star · attributed to a source

Poland mass shooting assailant dies in hospital, police say Al Jazeera · attributed to a source

Police say the 24-year-old who fatally shot 6 people in a Krakow square has died in the hospital New York Post · attributed to a source

Krakow mass shooting suspect has died in hospital, police in Poland say Deutsche Welle · attributed to a source

Krakow shooting suspect has died: Police Toronto Sun · attributed to a source

Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens Euronews · stated as fact

Poland in mourning after deadly mass shooting in Krakow CBC · stated as fact

Poland treats fatal mass shooting as 'terrorist offence' ABC News (Australia) · stated as fact

Poland calls Krakow shooting rampage 'terrorist' attack The Hindu · stated as fact

Parents, sister of far-right Kraków shooter found dead in family home NBC News · stated as fact

Two police officers hailed as heroes for confronting Kraków gunman The Guardian · stated as fact

Briton killed and another injured in Poland mass shooting that left six dead Evening Standard · stated as fact

Revealed: Poland 'terror' suspect is 25-year-old 'cadet at military school' 80 miles away from tourist spot where British national and five others were shot dead Daily Mail · stated as fact

Defense Minister Calls Deadly Shooting ‘Act Of Terror’ After 6 Killed, 15 Injured In Allied Nation Daily Caller · stated as fact

Poland mourns Krakow shooting victims as terrorism probe launched CBS News · stated as fact

Gunman who killed 6 in Polish city square dies in hospital South China Morning Post · stated as fact

Gunman who killed 6 in Poland's Krakow square dies in hospital after police shootout Fox News · stated as fact

Words to watch (4)

Poland treats fatal mass shooting as 'terrorist offence' ABC News (Australia)

Poland calls Krakow shooting rampage 'terrorist' attack The Hindu

Krakow shooting that left six dead is ‘a terrorist offence’, says Polish prosecutor The Independent

Poland calls Krakow shooting rampage ‘terrorist’ attack The Straits Times

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A statement from Mr Marchant’s family issued through North Yorkshire Police said: “We would like to confirm that our son, Harry Marchant, was injured during the incident in Poland over the weekend.
A statement from Mr Marchant’s family issued through North Yorkshire Police said: “We would like to confirm that our son, Harry Marchant, was injured during the incident in Poland over the weekend.
Mr Marchant’s family issued a statement through North Yorkshire Police, which said: “We would like to confirm that our son, Harry Marchant, was injured during the incident in Poland over the weekend.
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Topics

Krakow Police Scotland Polish Prestwick Scottish

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Krakow GPE · 3× Marchant PERSON · 3× Prestwick GPE · 3× Campbell PERSON · 2× Harry PERSON · 2× Poland GPE · 2× Police Scotland ORG · 2× Polish NORP · 2× Scottish NORP · 2× James Campbell PERSON · 1×

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The SNP’s Prestwick branch said on Facebook: “Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of local Prestwick man James Thomas Campbell, only 32-years-old, tragically announced by local press today as one of the victims killed in the Krakow shooting.
framing: assertive · carried by 2 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-12
A statement from Mr Marchant’s family issued through North Yorkshire Police said: “We would like to confirm that our son, Harry Marchant, was injured during the incident in Poland over the weekend.
2026-11-12 · Evening Standard
Scot killed in Krakow shooting named while British teenager remains in hospital · assertive framing
2026-11-12 · Evening Standard
Scot killed in Krakow shooting named while British teenager remains in hospital · assertive framing

Claims (25 extracted, 0 hedged)

James Campbell, of Prestwick, was killed alongside five others on November 7 by a 24-year-old gunman who is also suspected of murdering three members of his own family. asserted
who → kill → family
North Yorkshire Police said it is assisting his family and confirmed Mr Marchant suffered a gunshot wound. asserted
Marchant → say → wound
Fourteen other people were injured in the incident, before the gunman was shot by police. asserted
gunman → injure → police
The Polish national, who was believed to have been inspired by “far-right ideologies”, later died in hospital. asserted
who → believe → hospital
Police Scotland said it is supporting Mr Campbell’s family. asserted
it → say → family
A senior officer from the force’s counter-terror unit said work is under way to formally establish his identification. asserted
work → say → identification
Detective Chief Inspector David McAlinden said: “We are aware of the tragic death of a Scottish man in Krakow. asserted
We → say → Krakow
“While formal identification is yet to take place, our family liaison officers are providing specialist support to his family in Scotland. asserted
officers → take → Scotland
“Working in conjunction with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Police Scotland is supporting the UK Counter Terrorism Policing network and the Polish authorities. asserted
Scotland → work → network
“The immediate shared priority is to ensure that identification is properly established for the family, so that repatriation can take place as quickly as possible. asserted
repatriation → share → place
“The family has asked for their privacy to be respected. asserted
privacy → ask → ?
Our thoughts are with them and everyone impacted by this incident. asserted
thoughts → impact → incident
We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerns to the police. asserted
We → urge → police
“If you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right, report it online and in confidence at gov.uk/ACT, or in an emergency call 999.” asserted
that → see → 999
First Minister John Swinney paid tribute to Mr Campbell and everyone else who was killed or injured in the attack. asserted
who → pay → attack
On X, he wrote: “I’m deeply saddened by this appalling, senseless tragedy. asserted
I → write → tragedy
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of the Scottish man who has died, and all those murdered or injured in the deplorable Krakow shooting.” asserted
who → die → shooting
The SNP’s Prestwick branch said on Facebook: “Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of local Prestwick man James Thomas Campbell, only 32-years-old, tragically announced by local press today as one of the victims killed in the Krakow shooting. asserted
branch → say → shooting
“Our thoughts are with his loved ones.” asserted
thoughts → love → ones
A statement from Mr Marchant’s family issued through North Yorkshire Police said: “We would like to confirm that our son, Harry Marchant, was injured during the incident in Poland over the weekend. asserted
son → issue → weekend
“We are pleased to say he is now in a stable condition, receiving ongoing hospital treatment. asserted
he → say → treatment
“We can’t express how grateful we are to the first responders, medical team, and the people of Poland for their help and care for Harry. asserted
we → express → Harry
“We ask for our privacy to be respected as we support Harry with his recovery.” asserted
we → ask → recovery
An appeal launched to raise funds for Mr Marchant has so far seen almost £10,000 donated. asserted
10,000 → launch → Marchant
It can be found at gofund.me/dab13a3d8. asserted
It → find → gofund.me/dab13a3d8
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