Two Kraków police officers praised after stopping gunman and sustaining injuries

The Guardian reported that two Polish police officers were injured while pursuing and detaining a gunman in Kraków on Saturday. The officers, hailed as heroes, engaged the suspect in a close‑range exchange of fire that officials said prevented further casualties.

One of the injured officers, Jakub Kulik, is a former paratrooper and volunteer firefighter. He was left critically injured during the confrontation. The other officer, Artur Morański, also sustained wounds.

The gunman, a 24‑year‑old Polish national, had killed six people and injured 17 in an attack that authorities believe was inspired by far‑right ideologies. Police action in detaining the suspect halted the violence and likely averted additional deaths and injuries.

Why it matters

The officers' intervention stopped a far‑right‑inspired mass shooting from causing more loss of life.

Key details

Location

Poland · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

8 Nov 2026, 20:19 IST

Key names

Kraków, Jakub Kulik, Polish, Artur Morański

Section

World

Sources

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• The GuardianTwo police officers hailed as heroes for confronting Kraków gunman 8 Nov, 20:19

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