Stara Wieś shooting
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.
| 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 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]
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]
Perpetrator
Tadeusz Duda (December 10, 1968 – July 8, 2025)[7] was a Polish man identified by police as the perpetrator of the Stara Wieś shooting. He lived in Stara Wieś in southern Poland. Authorities reported that he had previously been charged with abusing his wife and threatening his parents-in-law and was subject to a court-issued restraining order prohibiting contact with his family.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Tragedia w Starej Wsi – sąsiedzi podejrzanego: od lat było coś nie tak". Radio Zet. 28 June 2025. 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. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Stara Wieś – jak zginął Tadeusz Duda? Są wyniki sekcji zwłok". TVN24. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Tak wygląda grób Tadeusza Dudy. Mordercy ze Starej Wsi szukało ponad 1000 osób". www.se.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ S.A, Telewizja Polska. "Suspected double murderer 'may have had help' evading capture, police say". tvpworld.com. Retrieved 2026-03-07.