Polish police officers hailed for stopping Krakow gunman

· Security · Poland

Two Polish police officers who were injured as they pursued and detained the gunman in Krakow on Saturday have been hailed as heroes, with colleagues saying their actions 'prevented further casualties.' One of them is Jakub Kulik, a former paratrooper and volunteer firefighter who was critically injured; Artur Morański was also wounded. A surgeon who was having lunch near the city's Main Market Square said the officers undoubtedly saved lives. The authorities have said the assailant's family, including the gunman, held licences for a total of 11 firearms, and a fellow shooting club member said the attacker appeared highly skilled. The attack is covered separately in this brief.

Why it matters：The officers' response offers a rare case study in how armed civilians can be stopped quickly — and in the risks police face at public events.

Key points

  • Jakub Kulik was critically injured; Artur Morański was also wounded.
  • Colleagues said their actions 'prevented further casualties.'
  • The assailant's family held licences for 11 firearms in total.

Sources (original reporting)

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