A Scottish DJ, 32, has been confirmed as one of the victims of a shooting in Krakow, in an attack that has drawn grief across Scotland and prompted a government response. The man, who is understood to come from Prestwick in Ayrshire, was among the six people killed when a lone gunman opened fire in the city centre. Police said the victim was a British national and a professional DJ.
The victim was part of a group that was out in the city centre when the attack happened. The killing has prompted tributes from the Scottish music community and from residents of Prestwick, where local figures have paid tribute to the man. The UK government has said it is in close contact with Polish authorities as the investigation continues.
The attack has drawn attention to the close ties between Ayrshire and the Polish music scene, with local figures noting the victim’s career and the respect he commanded among colleagues. The incident has also prompted a broader conversation about the safety of performers and travellers in major European cities, and about how communities respond when a member of their community is lost in a distant incident.
Why it matters
The deaths have struck a chord in Scotland, where the victim’s home town has been left mourning. The attack is also focusing attention on the safety of British performers and tourists in major European cities, and on how quickly information about casualties can spread in the early stages of a serious incident.
What happens next
Police in Poland are leading the investigation and have said they are examining how the gunman obtained a weapon and what his possible motives were. The UK Foreign Office said it is supporting the families of those affected and is in contact with Polish authorities. A fuller account of the attack is expected to emerge over the coming days as forensic and witness evidence is reviewed.
A community in mourning
A community in Ayrshire is mourning the loss. Local representatives said they were in touch with the victim’s family and were providing support, and that the man had been a well-known figure in the local music scene. There were tributes from colleagues who described him as talented, professional and well-liked, and from residents who remembered him as a friendly presence in Prestwick.
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The investigation continues
Police in Krakow are leading the investigation and are examining how the gunman obtained a weapon and what his possible motives were. The UK Foreign Office has confirmed it is supporting the families of those affected and is in contact with Polish authorities. The music community in Ayrshire is expected to hold a memorial, and officials expect more detail to emerge as evidence is gathered.
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