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Six killed, fifteen injured in Krakow shooting

A gunman opened fire in Krakow's main market square on Saturday, killing six people and injuring fifteen, Polish police said.

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In brief

  • Six people were killed and fifteen injured in a shooting in Krakow's main market square on Saturday.
  • The perpetrator, a Polish citizen who acted alone, was shot by police and taken to a hospital.
  • Four women and two men were killed; police officers are among the wounded.
  • Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incident 'tragic' and said police are investigating.

Six killed, fifteen injured in Krakow shooting

Six people were killed and fifteen injured after a shooter opened fire from a car in Krakow's main market square on Saturday, Polish police said.

What happened

According to Krakow police, at around 3 pm [1400 GMT], a man who had driven into the market square in a car began shooting at random people from inside the vehicle. The perpetrator, reportedly a Polish citizen who acted alone, was shot by police officers and is currently being transported to a hospital. Police said the perpetrator was wounded during an exchange of fire with police.

Four women and two men were killed. Police officers are among the wounded. Marcin Kierwiński, Poland’s interior minister, wrote on X that two police officers were wounded by gunfire and one is in a serious condition.

Official response

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted on X that police are investigating the attack and called it a "tragic" incident to have occurred. Polish President Karol Nawrocki wrote on X that his thoughts were with the victims and wounded, as well as their families.

Why it matters

Mass shootings are uncommon in Poland. Krakow is located about 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Warsaw, the capital of Poland. With a population of over 800,000, Krakow is Poland's second-largest city, as well as a popular tourist destination.

Sources

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Questions readers ask

What happened in Krakow on Saturday?
Six people were killed and fifteen injured after a shooter opened fire from a car in Krakow's main market square around 3 pm [1400 GMT].
Who was the perpetrator and what happened to them?
The perpetrator was reportedly a Polish citizen who acted alone and was shot by police officers during an exchange of fire, leaving them wounded and being transported to a hospital.
What is the status of the police officers involved?
Police officers are among the wounded, with Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński stating that two officers were wounded by gunfire and one is in a serious condition.
How did Polish officials respond to the attack?
Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incident tragic and confirmed police are investigating, while President Karol Nawrocki expressed his thoughts with the victims, wounded, and their families.
Why is this event significant in Poland?
Mass shootings are uncommon in Poland, and Krakow is the country's second-largest city with a population of over 800,000 and a popular tourist destination.

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