Poles Rescue Heroic Police Officers From Krakow
1- 8.11.2026, 8:51
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One of them, Jakub Kulik, is a former soldier in the airborne brigade.
Among the 16 people injured in the shooting in Krakow are two police officers who heroically apprehended the 24-year-old attacker. They are in the hospital in serious condition, according to TVN24.
As Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported on social media platform X, the police officers injured while apprehending and subduing a 24-year-old attacker in Kraków are Senior Patrol Officer Jakub Kulik and Senior Patrol Officer Artur Moranski. He emphasized that they “likely saved many lives, regardless of the risk to their own lives.” Footage of their actions has gone viral online.
“Their condition is serious, but they are receiving excellent care. All of Poland is rooting for you,” the prime minister wrote.
Senior Constable Jakub Kulik and Senior Constable Artur Morański are true heroes. They likely saved many lives, regardless of the risk to their own. Their condition is serious, but they are receiving excellent care. All of Poland is rooting for you.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) November 7, 2026
In addition to the police officers, 14 people were injured (including the attacker), and six were killed. Three more were found dead in an apartment building in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, where the young man lived.
– As for the condition of the two police officers, both are injured: one has a single gunshot wound. Doctors report that his life is not in danger at this time. The condition of the second police officer is very, very serious. He has three gunshot wounds, and doctors are continuing to treat him,” said Interior Minister Marcin Kervinsky on Saturday.
Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek wrote on the social media platform X late Saturday night into Sunday that Senior Patrol Officer Jakub Kulik, who has a damaged lung, is “fighting for his life” and needs blood.
“We need AB Rh+ blood. I ask everyone who can help to contact blood donation centers throughout Poland. When donating blood, please clearly indicate that it is intended for Jakub Kulik,” urged Żurek.
An urgent appeal for blood for our hero from Kraków. Senior Constable Jakub Kulik, who today without hesitation confronted an armed assailant, is fighting for his life in the hospital. One of his lungs is failing, and he needs every drop of blood. AB Rh+ blood is needed
I ask anyone who can help to go to a blood donation center anywhere in Poland. When donating blood, please clearly indicate that it is intended for Jakub Kulik.
Today he saved people in Kraków’s Main Square. Now let’s help save him.
— Waldemar Żurek (@w_zurek) November 7, 2026
The head of the National Security Bureau Bartosz Grodecki noted in his post on X that “the police officers showed exceptional courage in stopping the attacker,” and that “it is the state’s duty to provide them and their families with all necessary assistance.”
During the crisis management team meeting, we reviewed the findings and actions of the emergency services to date. However, the most important conclusion concerns the behavior of the people at the scene. The police officers demonstrated exceptional courage in stopping the attacker, and witnesses rushed to help the victims.
I would like to thank the officers of @PolskaPolicja for their decisive intervention. I wish the injured police officers a speedy recovery. It is the state’s duty to provide them and their families with all necessary assistance.
I would also like to thank the firefighters @KGPSP, paramedics, doctors, nurses, and witnesses who provided assistance to the victims.
The most important priorities now are supporting the victims’ families, assisting the injured, and fully investigating the circumstances of the tragedy.
— Bartosz Grodecki (@BartoszGrodecki) November 7, 2026
One of the police officers is a former soldier
The 6th Airborne Brigade named after Brigadier General Stanisław Sosabowski reported that Senior Patrolman Jakub Kulik is a former soldier from their unit who joined the police force after completing his military service. The brigade also called on people to donate blood.
According to a Facebook post by the Leszczyny Volunteer Fire Department in Bielsko-Biała, Jakub Kulik is also a member of their unit.
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