A British DJ from Scotland has been named among the six people killed in a deadly shooting in central Krakow, Poland, over the weekend.
James Thomas Campbell, 32, from Ayrshire, was among the victims killed when gunman Michał Oksiński opened fire in the Polish city on Saturday. Campbell is understood to have worked as a DJ.
Police Scotland confirmed it was aware of the death of a Scottish man in Krakow, although formal identification had yet to be completed.
Detective Chief Inspector David McAlinden, senior investigating officer from Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Policing unit, said specialist officers were supporting the victim’s family in Scotland.
He said: “We are aware of the tragic death of a Scottish man in Krakow.
“While formal identification is yet to take place, our family liaison officers are providing specialist support to his family in Scotland.”
McAlinden added that Police Scotland was working with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), the wider UK Counter Terrorism Policing network and Polish authorities.
He said their immediate priority was to establish the victim’s identity so arrangements could be made to return his body to Scotland as quickly as possible.
The family has requested privacy, while police extended their condolences to everyone affected by the incident.
British Teenager Injured in the Attack
The death of Campbell comes after another British national was confirmed among those injured in the shooting.
Nineteen-year-old Harry Marchant, from York, was one of 15 people wounded during the attack.
His family confirmed on Tuesday that he was receiving hospital treatment and was in a stable condition.
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, receiving ongoing hospital treatment.”
They also expressed gratitude to emergency responders, medical professionals and members of the Polish public who helped their son.
The family added that they wanted their privacy respected while they supported his recovery.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed that Marchant had suffered a gunshot wound and said the force was assisting his family.
Fundraiser Launched to Bring Injured Teenager Home
An online fundraising appeal has been launched to help Marchant return to his hometown of York once doctors confirm he is fit to travel.
The organiser clarified that the money would not be used to cover his medical expenses, as those costs were already taken care of.
Instead, the funds would support his journey back to the UK, which could take place by land because his injuries might prevent him from flying.
The appeal will also contribute towards his longer-term mental health support following the incident.
The organiser said the intention was to ensure Marchant could return home safely when medically cleared to travel.
Gunman Killed After Police Intervention
The shooting took place on Saturday when 24-year-old Michał Oksiński allegedly drove into Krakow’s main square before opening fire.
The attack left six people dead and 15 others injured, with several foreign nationals reportedly among those caught up in the violence.
Police officers shot the gunman during the incident.
He was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.
Authorities subsequently discovered the bodies of his parents and sister at their family home on the outskirts of Krakow. All three had gunshot wounds to their heads.
The Polish national was believed to have been influenced by far-right ideologies.
During the attack, he was reportedly wearing military-style green clothing, alongside what appeared to be a helmet and body armour.
Four Women and Two Men Confirmed Dead
Polish authorities have confirmed that the six people killed in the shooting comprised four women and two men.
Among those identified was 53-year-old visual artist Izabela Woźna, who came from Chodzież in Poland.
Woźna, a mother of four, was due to open an art exhibition in Krakow later this week.
Chodzież Mayor Jacek Gursz paid tribute to the artist, describing her passion for painting and her achievements in exhibiting her work across Europe.
He said: “She derived a great deal of satisfaction from her art and painting.
She exhibited her work all over Europe. And she was certainly happy.
She was in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
The mayor announced that a memorial concert would take place in her hometown on Thursday.
A separate fundraising campaign has also been established to support her four children.
Gunman’s Sister Among Three Family Members Found Dead
Further details have emerged about the gunman’s family, whose bodies were discovered at their home in south-eastern Poland.
His sister, 21-year-old Magdalena Oksińska, was a student at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts.
She was reportedly found alongside her parents in their family home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski.
Neighbours described her as a talented young woman who had consistently performed well academically and developed considerable artistic skills.
Andrzej Bednarczyk, a professor at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts, paid tribute to the student, saying: “Nothing will be the same again.”
An extracurricular activity centre in her hometown, which she had previously attended, also remembered her as an exceptionally gifted artist.
The centre described her as a sensitive, hardworking and modest person who was warm towards others.
Magdalena’s artwork had previously been displayed at the Ostrowiec Art Exhibition Office in 2024.
Her parents have not been publicly identified, although Polish media reports put her father’s age at 53 and her mother’s at 52.
The family’s two cats were also discovered dead inside the property.
