Krakow shooting suspect researched Breivik, Poland says

Poland's justice minister said a gunman accused of killing six people in Krakow had visited websites about Norwegian far-right mass killer Anders Breivik and showed signs of far-right radicalisation.

Waldemar Zurek, who is also prosecutor general, said Michal Oksinski prepared for Saturday's shooting by buying about 10 magazines for a semi-automatic rifle and 500 bullets.

“It is clear that this individual was preparing to take action,” Zurek told a press conference Tuesday.

Oksinski, 24, died in hospital Monday from wounds suffered in a shootout with police. He is accused of shooting dead six people, including an Austrian woman and a British man, and wounding 15 in Krakow's Main Market Square. He is also suspected of killing his parents and a sister at the family home.

Zurek said investigators found a Gadsden flag among Oksinski's possessions and were looking into his circle for signs of radicalisation and possible mental health issues. He said there was “very solid evidence” of Oksinski's motives.

Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said shortly after the shooting that the gunman appeared to be “fascinated by far-right ideologies.” Tens of thousands of people, led by Poland's prime minister and president, joined a silent march in Krakow on Monday evening in tribute to the victims.