British DJ, 32, named as Krakow capturing sufferer after gunman killed 9 in horror assaults
British DJ Thomas Campbell has been named and pictured as the victim of a shooting in Krakow’s Main Market Square that saw six people shot dead and 15 others injured
James Thomas Campbell has been identified as the British victim in the shooting
A British DJ has been named locally as one of the victims who died in a horror shooting in Krakow, Poland. James Thomas Campbell, 32, from Prestwick in Ayrshire, Scotland, was one of nine people shot dead by 24-year-old Michał Oksiński, who has also since died, over two attacks on Saturday (November 7).
People were seen running in terror at around 3.30pm local time in a busy part of the city as a gunman opened fire at random in Krakow’s Main Market Square. Six people were killed in the attack and 15 injured, while three more were found in the suspects family home.
Oksiński killed his sister and parents at their apartment in the town of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. He then travelled to Krakow and reportedly shot his victims from his car.
Michal Oksinski has been identified as the suspect in the mass shooting
Police Scotland are yet to official confirm the identify of Campbell but a family friend has confirmed his tragic death to The Telegraph. said they are supporting his family following the “tragic death”.
A senior officer from Police Scotland’s counter-terror unit said work is under way to formally establish identification 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 is yet to take place, our family liaison officers are providing specialist support to his family in Scotland.
“Working in conjunction with COPFS, Police Scotland is supporting the UK Counter Terrorism Policing network and the Polish authorities.
“The immediate shared priority is to ensure that identification is properly established for the family, so that repatriation can take place as quickly as possible.
“The family has asked for their privacy to be respected. Our thoughts are with them and everyone impacted by this incident.
“We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerns to the police. If you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right, report it online and in confidence at gov.uk/ACT, or in an emergency call 999.”
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