Iran Tied to Cyberattack on European Fridge-Freezer Systems

French officials on Monday blamed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for cyberattacks that disabled commercial refrigerators and freezers across the country last month, warning...
HomeNewsScottish DJ, 32, Named Among Six Killed in Krakow Shooting

Scottish DJ, 32, Named Among Six Killed in Krakow Shooting

A 32-year-old Scottish DJ has been named as one of six people killed in a shooting in Krakow.

James Thomas Campbell, from Prestwick, was among those killed in the November 7 attack in the Polish city. The 24-year-old gunman is also suspected of killing three members of his own family.

Another British man was wounded in the shooting. Local officials previously said that four women and two men died, including three women and one man who were Polish.

The gunman injured 15 other people before being shot by police. He later died in hospital.

Police Scotland said it was supporting Mr Campbell’s family following his “tragic death”.

Mr Campbell is understood to have worked as a DJ until his death.

The Polish national was believed to have been influenced by “far-right ideologies”.

Prestwick’s local SNP branch has paid tribute to Mr Campbell.

In a Facebook post, it said: “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.

“Our thoughts are with his loved ones.”

A senior officer from Police Scotland’s counter-terrorism unit said efforts were continuing to formally confirm the identity of the Scottish victim.

Detective Chief Inspector David McAlinden said: “We are aware of the tragic death of a Scottish man in Krakow.

“While formal identification has yet to take place, our family liaison officers are providing specialist support to his family in Scotland.

“Working with COPFS, Police Scotland is supporting the UK Counter Terrorism Policing network and the Polish authorities.

“Our immediate shared priority is to ensure the identification is properly established for the family, allowing repatriation to take place as quickly as possible.

“The family has asked for their privacy to be respected. Our thoughts are with them and everyone affected by this incident.

“We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerns to the police.

“If you see or hear something that does not feel right, report it online and in confidence at gov.uk/ACT, or call 999 in an emergency.”

James Thomas Campbell (pictured)  from Ayrshire in Scotland, was among the six people killed in central Krakow

James Thomas Campbell (pictured), from Ayrshire in Scotland, was among the six people killed in central Krakow

The development follows the news on Tuesday that 19-year-old British man Harry Marchant was among the 15 people injured in the attack.

Mr Marchant’s family has launched an appeal to help bring him back to his hometown of York.

In a statement issued through North Yorkshire Police, his family said: “We would like to confirm that our son, Harry Marchant, was injured during the incident in Poland over the weekend.

“We are pleased to say he is now in a stable condition and receiving ongoing hospital treatment.

“We cannot express how grateful we are to the first responders, medical team and the people of Poland for their help and care for Harry.

“We ask for our privacy to be respected as we support Harry through his recovery.”

North Yorkshire Police said it was assisting the family and confirmed that Mr Marchant had suffered a gunshot wound.

An online fundraising appeal has been created to help return Mr Marchant to the UK once he is well enough to travel.

Harry Marchant, 19, from York, suffered a gunshot wound in the horror attack in Krakow's Main Market Square on Saturday at around 3pm local time

Harry Marchant, 19, from York, suffered a gunshot wound in the attack on Krakow’s Main Market Square at around 3pm local time on Saturday

Michal Oksiński, pictured by local media, allegedly murdered his family before driving into the city's historic Main Market square and opening fire on crowds, killing six more people

Michal Oksiński, pictured by local media, allegedly killed his family before driving to the city’s historic Main Market Square and opening fire, killing six other people

People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial in the Main Market Square following the Saturday mass shooting in Krakow

People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial in the Main Market Square after Saturday’s mass shooting in Krakow

The organiser stressed that the appeal was not intended to cover Mr Marchant’s medical expenses, which are already being paid for.

She said: “We are raising funds to help bring him safely home to the UK once he is medically fit to travel. This is likely to be by land, as flying may not be possible because of his injuries.

“The appeal will also support his ongoing mental health needs in the future, once he is back in the UK.”

The 24-year-old gunman allegedly drove into the Polish city’s main square on Saturday and opened fire, killing six people and injuring 15 others. Several foreigners were among the victims.

Police shot the attacker and took him to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Authorities subsequently discovered the bodies of his parents and sister at the family home on the outskirts of Krakow. Each had suffered gunshot wounds to the head.

The Polish national was believed to have been influenced by “far-right ideologies”.

He was wearing military-style green fatigues, along with what appeared to be a helmet and body armour.

Polish authorities said the six people killed in the shooting were four women and two men, as further details about the victims emerged.

Mother-of-four Izabela Woźna from Chodzież in Poland has been revealed as one of the victims in the Krakow shooting

Mother-of-four Izabela Woźna, from Chodzież in Poland, has been identified as one of the victims of the Krakow shooting

The gunman's sister Magdalena Oksińska was reportedly found dead in the family home alongside her parents

The gunman’s sister, Magdalena Oksińska, was reportedly found dead at the family home alongside her parents

Visual artist Izabela Woźna, from Chodzież in Poland, has been named as one of those killed in the shooting.

The 53-year-old mother of four was due to open an art exhibition in Krakow later this week.

Chodzież Mayor Jacek Gursz paid tribute to her, saying: “She took great satisfaction from her art and painting. She exhibited her work across Europe and was certainly happy. She was in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Mr Gursz announced that a concert in memory of Ms Woźna would take place in her hometown on Thursday. A separate fundraiser has also been launched to support her children.

Further details have emerged about the gunman’s family, who authorities found in their beds with two gunshot wounds to their heads each.

The family lived in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, in south-eastern Poland. His sister, 21-year-old student Magdalena Oksińska, studied at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts and has been named locally.

Footage shows the heroic moment an injured police officer stumbles onto his feet to continue shooting the Krakow gunman

Footage shows an injured police officer getting back to his feet and continuing to fire at the Krakow gunman

Images from the scene show the alleged gunman in military-style fatigues. The weapon, a rifle, lies on the ground nearby

Images from the scene show the alleged gunman wearing military-style fatigues. A rifle can be seen lying on the ground nearby

Emergency personnel work at the site of the shooting near the main market square in Krakow.

Emergency personnel work at the scene of the shooting near Krakow’s Main Market Square

A woman cries as she mourns next to a makeshift memorial on Slawkowska street next to the Main Market

A woman cries beside a makeshift memorial on Slawkowska Street near the Main Market Square

Neighbours described her as a “very talented girl” who had always been a “good student and a beautiful painter”.

Andrzej Bednarczyk, a professor at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts, paid tribute to the student, saying: “Nothing will be the same again.”

The extracurricular centre in her hometown, which she attended, described her as an “exceptionally gifted artist” and a “sensitive, hard-working, modest and warm person”.

The young artist’s work had previously been displayed at the Ostrowiec Art Exhibition Office in 2024.

Her parents have not been named, although Polish media reported that her father was 53 and her mother was 52.

The family’s two cats were also found dead at the property.

This is a developing story. More details will follow.