Ayrshire DJ named as Krakow shooting victim
Last updated 11th Nov 2026
A Scottish man has been confirmed as one of the victims of a mass shooting in Krakow.
32-year-old James Thomas Campbell, a DJ from Prestwick, South Ayrshire, was one of six people shot dead by Michał Oksiński on Saturday (November 7).
The incident took place around 3.30pm local time when a gunman opened fire in Krakow’s Main Market Square.
The 24 year old gunman died in hospital on Monday (November 9).
Detective Chief Inspector David McAlinden, senior investigating officer from Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Policing unit, said: “We are aware of the tragic death of a Scottish man in Krakow.
“While formal identification is yet to take place, our family liaison officers are providing specialist support to his family in Scotland.
“Working in conjunction with COPFS, Police Scotland is supporting the UK Counter Terrorism Policing network and the Polish authorities. The immediate shared priority is to ensure that identification is properly established for the family, so that repatriation can take place as quickly as possible.
“The family has asked for their privacy to be respected. Our thoughts are with them and everyone impacted by this incident.
“We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerns to the police. If you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right, report it online and in confidence at gov.uk/ACT, or in an emergency call 999.”
Four foreign nationals from the UK, Portugal, Russia, Germany and Austria were also among the wounded.
Another British man, Harry Marchant, was injured by the shooter – and local officials previously said three of the women and one man who were killed were Polish.
Nineteen-year-old Mr Marchant, of York, is currently still in Poland where he is receiving treatment.
North Yorkshire Police says the force is assisting his family and confirmed Mr Marchant suffered a gunshot wound.