Poland: Krakow shooting suspect 'fascinated' by Norwegian mass murder Anders Breivik, says justice minister
Polish authorities have confirmed that the Krakow shooting suspect Michal Oksinski was deeply interested in international far-right movements and specifically fascinated by Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik.
Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek revealed on Tuesday that authorities found evidence on Oksinski's computer showing his interest in Breivik, the Norwegian neo-Nazi who killed 77 people in 2011. Police also discovered a Gadsen flag, associated with American white nationalists, during a search of his home.
Evidence of Preparation
Investigators gathered proof that Oksinski had recently purchased 10 magazines for a semi-automatic rifle and 500 bullets, indicating he was preparing for the attacks. "It is clear that this individual was preparing to take action," Zurek stated.
Authorities have accessed the terrorist's computer. It is clear that he visited websites concerning Anders Breivik
Attack Details
The 24-year-old Oksinski first killed his mother, father, sister and two family cats in Ostrowiec on Friday night. The following day, he opened fire in Krakow's Main Market Square, killing six people including four Poles, one Austrian, and one UK national, while wounding 15 others.
Political Controversy
While investigations point to far-right radicalization and psychiatric issues as motives, Zurek and the centrist government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk have been accused by the right-wing populist PiS party of lying about Oksinski's motives. Poland observed two days of national mourning following the attacks.
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