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British DJ is named among victims killed in Krakow gun massacre
James Thomas Campbell, a 32-year-old DJ from Ayrshire, Scotland, has been named among six people killed in a shooting in central Krakow on Saturday. Police Scotland said his formal identification is still pending and that officers are supporting his family and working with Polish authorities on arrangements for his return.
A 19-year-old from York, Harry Marchant, was among 15 people injured and is in a stable condition in hospital after suffering a gunshot wound. His family has launched an appeal to cover his journey home when he is medically fit and future mental health support; his medical care is covered. The 24-year-old gunman was shot by police and later died, while investigators also found his parents and sister dead at their home.
In short
- Scottish DJ James Thomas Campbell was among six killed in Krakow.
- York teenager Harry Marchant was injured and remains in hospital.
- His family is raising funds for his return and future support.
Explained simply
Krakow is a major city in southern Poland, and its central area attracts residents and visitors. Poland’s police investigate shootings and other serious crimes, while British police can help families when a British citizen dies or is injured abroad.
The people named in this case include James Thomas Campbell, a DJ from Ayrshire, and Harry Marchant, a student from York. Their families are dealing with the practical and personal effects of the deaths and injuries, while Polish investigators examine the shooting and the events surrounding it.