'I treat all these people like they are victims', says doctor who treated Krakow shooting suspect

Professor Michal Pędziwiatr, one of two surgeons who treated people in the immediate aftermath of a mass shooting in Krakow, has spoken to the BBC about the experience.

A doctor’s account of the aftermath

The surgeon was among the medical professionals responding on the street after the shooting. His account focuses on the responsibility of treating those affected, including the person identified in the headline as the shooting suspect.

“I treat all these people like they are victims,” Pędziwiatr said, describing the approach he took while caring for people after the incident.

Why the account matters

The comments offer a rare view of the medical response following the Krakow shooting. They also highlight the position of doctors working in the immediate aftermath of violence, when treatment must remain focused on the people requiring care.

The BBC interview was given by Pędziwiatr, who was one of two surgeons involved in treating victims at the scene. No further details about the shooting, the patients or their medical outcomes were provided in the source information.

Medical response in focus

Pędziwiatr’s account places the actions of emergency surgeons at the centre of the story, showing how medical teams responded directly on the street after the shooting.