Stara Wieś shooting
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The Stara Wieś shooting was a domestic shooting in Stara Wieś, Poland. The search for the perpetrator, Tadeusz Duda, involved over 800 officers, tracking dogs, drones, and helicopters, and gained nationwide attention.
~10:30 AM CET (UTC+1)
| 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) |
Stara Wieś is a small village in Limanowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On 27 June 2025, a domestic dispute escalated into a 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]
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.[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]