A grim discovery on Monday evening has once again cast a shadow over Złote Tarasy, one of Warsaw’s most frequented shopping centers. The body of a young man was found in a restroom facility within the complex, prompting an immediate response from security, police, and emergency medical services.

According to authorities, the lifeless body was discovered by security guards during routine rounds on June 9. Emergency medical personnel responded swiftly but were unable to resuscitate the individual. A doctor on the scene officially pronounced the man dead.

While investigators are currently working to determine the cause of death, initial findings have ruled out the involvement of third parties. The victim’s identity remains unknown at this time, and forensic experts will conduct an autopsy at the Department of Forensic Medicine to provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

“For now, we are focusing on gathering all possible evidence and speaking with witnesses,” said a spokesperson for the Warsaw Śródmieście-Północ District Prosecutor’s Office, which is overseeing the investigation alongside the police. As a precaution, a portion of the restroom area was temporarily closed off, although the rest of the shopping center continued operations uninterrupted.

This incident marks yet another in a series of tragic events that have occurred at Złote Tarasy in recent years. On February 14, 2024, a similar case shocked visitors when a cleaning employee found an unconscious man in the restroom—rescue efforts were also unsuccessful. Even more troubling were two suicides in 2021, when individuals leapt from the fourth floor of the center just days apart. Following those events, protective nets were installed in the central atrium to prevent further attempts.

The repeated tragedies have raised concerns among both visitors and staff about safety and mental health resources within public spaces like shopping centers.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the latest incident to come forward as investigations continue.