Fatal police shootings in Poland

Two separate fatal incidents involving firearms have been reported in Poland.

In October, a 41-year-old man died in a hospital after being shot by police in Nowy Sącz. The shooting occurred on Lwowska Street following reports of a man carrying a knife. Police stated that after a taser failed to subdue the individual, an officer fired shots when the man moved toward them with the weapon. The prosecutor's office is investigating the incident to determine if the use of force was justified.

In November, details emerged regarding the death of 29-year-old officer Natan Sieroń, who was fatally shot during an operation in Kraśnik Górny near Bolesławiec on September 24. The operation involved a suspect linked to the theft of a decorative palm. Investigations into the incident are examining potential procedural errors, including the failure to deploy counter-terrorism units despite knowledge that the suspect might be armed, issues with perimeter security, and a reported error in identifying the correct building address.