At least 6 people were killed in a shooting in Krakow, Poland

Polish police reported that at least six people were killed and about a dozen others were injured in a shooting incident, on Saturday, that occurred in the main market square in Krakow, Poland.

Krakow Police said, in a post on the

The police explained that the victims included four women and two men.

Reuters quoted a police spokesman as saying that the suspect was wearing military-style clothing. The police added that their officers opened fire on him, wounding him, and he was taken to the hospital.

The police indicated that the suspect was a Polish citizen, and that he was the only attacker being pursued by the authorities.

In another update, the police stated that emergency teams were still working at the scene of the accident, noting that among the injured were police officers.

Video footage from Reuters showed the presence of heavily armed police officers, wearing helmets and tactical equipment, in the square.

The footage also shows passers-by walking in the street, while sirens are heard in the background.

Krakow's Main Market Square, lined with cafés and bars, is usually a bustling area popular with tourists and locals alike.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in a post on social media that police were investigating the “tragic shooting incident” and that he was receiving continuous updates from the Interior Ministry.

For his part, Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that the head of the Polish National Security Office is on his way to Krakow. He said in a statement: “My heart goes out to the victims, the injured, and their families.”

Poland, like most European Union countries, imposes strict rules on access to firearms, and only a very small number of people are allowed to own or carry weapons in public.