Questions

A small town just outside Poznań is in shock after a brutal murder that raises chilling questions. Was this a tragic coincidence, or did a former student hold a grudge for years before finally taking revenge?

On Wednesday morning, 34-year-old Paweł S. shot and killed 46-year-old teacher Ewelina Otulakowska on Staszica Street in Obrzycko. He then turned the weapon on himself. The murder weapon? A black powder firearm.

Ewelina Otulakowska was a beloved teacher at School Complex No. 2 in Szamotuły. The school issued a heartbreaking statement:

“With deep regret and disbelief, we received the news of our friend and teacher’s death. We have lost a good, valuable person who was respected by colleagues and students alike.”

But why did this happen?

A Sinister Connection?

Paweł S. was not just any attacker—he was once Otulakowska’s student. While official reports suggest they had no contact in recent years, could there have been an unresolved conflict from his school days? Was this an act of long-harbored resentment?

Adding another layer to the tragedy, the suspect’s mother— a well-known local poet—had died just days before. Her funeral was set for Friday. Was this a breaking point for Paweł S.?

Investigators found a newspaper clipping with Otulakowska’s photo next to his body. A coincidence? Unlikely.

A Troubled Mind or Premeditated Revenge?

Reports suggest Paweł S. may have struggled with mental health issues, though details remain unclear. The police and prosecutors have yet to confirm whether his past, his mother’s death, or his mental state played a role in the attack.

Was this an impulsive act or a planned execution fueled by years of resentment? Until more details emerge, one thing is certain—this tragedy has left a community searching for answers.