At least five dead and a dozen injured after a shooting in Krakow

At least five people have died and a dozen more have been injured this Saturday in a shooting in the historic center of Krakow, one of the most tourist cities in Poland. According to the first information released by the Polish media, a man opened fire indiscriminately from a car against passers-by who were in the vicinity of the Market Square, one of the main attractions of the city. Two police officers are among the injured.

The attack occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m., when a vehicle was traveling along Sawkowska Street towards the main square. Numerous police patrols and emergency teams immediately moved to the scene, where a medical helicopter landed. Authorities asked residents and tourists to seek shelter and avoid approaching the area.

Polish radio station RMF24 has reported that the alleged shooter has been arrested. At the moment his identity and what were the reasons for the attack are unknown.