Krakow shooting: 51-year-old man killed during market attack

A 51-year-old man, Robert Kosidło, was one of six victims killed during a shooting in Krakow's Main Market Square on Saturday. Kosidło, originally from Rybnik but a long-time resident of Nowa Huta, was known by local merchants for his helpfulness and dedication to the market community.

Witnesses reported that Kosidło was assisting vendors with packing up their stalls early due to low temperatures when the gunfire began. He was shot while attempting to reach the entrance of a nearby shop for cover. Despite immediate medical intervention and transport to a hospital, he could not be saved.

Local traders described him as an honest and hardworking individual who frequently assisted with transporting goods, setting up stalls, and providing food and drinks to fellow vendors. Following the tragedy, members of the local merchant association have launched efforts to locate his family in the Silesia region to arrange funeral services.