Stara Wieś shooting
| Stara Wieś shooting | |
|---|---|
| Location | Stara Wieś, Limanowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland |
| Date | 27 June 2025 ~10:30 AM CET (UTC+1) |
Attack type | Domestic shooting |
| Weapons | Firearm (likely hunting rifle) |
| Deaths | 3 (Including the perpetrator) |
| Injured | 1 |
| Perpetrator | Tadeusz Duda |
| Motive | possibly domestic dispute |
| Verdict | Suspect deceased (suicide) |
Background
Stara Wieś is a small village in Limanowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On 27 June 2025, a domestic dispute escalated into a tragic shooting that drew nationwide attention. The perpetrator, Tadeusz Duda, 57, reportedly had longstanding personal conflicts with members of his family. Neighbours described him as "golden" to outsiders but noted frequent domestic disturbances, including arguments and threats.[1]
The Shooting
On the morning of 27 June, around 10:30 AM, Duda entered a family home and opened fire. His 26-year-old daughter and 31-year-old son-in-law were killed, while his 73-year-old mother-in-law was seriously injured. A one-year-old child present at the scene was unharmed. The attack shocked the local community and prompted immediate police response.[2]
Manhunt
Following the shooting, Duda fled into nearby forests, triggering an extensive manhunt involving over 800 police officers, tracking dogs, drones, and helicopters.[3] The search gained widespread media attention due to the perpetrator's ability to evade capture. Days after the incident, Duda reportedly returned to the vicinity of his village. Upon spotting police officers, he allegedly exchanged fire with them before escaping again, further intensifying public concern and media coverage.[4][5]
Aftermath
On 8 July 2025, Duda's body was discovered in a wooded area near his home. An autopsy confirmed that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, indicating suicide.[6] The incident highlighted concerns about domestic violence and gun access in rural Poland and left a lasting impact on the Stara Wieś community.
See also
References
- ^ "Tragedia w Starej Wsi – sąsiedzi podejrzanego: od lat było coś nie tak". Radio Zet. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Polish police launch manhunt for Tadeusz Duda, armed suspect in family killings". Polskie Radio. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Tadeusz Duda sought in ongoing five-day manhunt involving over 800 Polish officers". Polskie Radio. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Murder suspect shoots at police as manhunt continues". TVP World. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Stara Wieś – Tadeusz Duda wrócił, nieoficjalnie otworzył ogień do policjantów". Radio Zet. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Stara Wieś – jak zginął Tadeusz Duda? Są wyniki sekcji zwłok". TVN24. Retrieved 16 August 2025.