Heroes from Krakow: Jakub Kulik and Artur Morański. "The whole of Poland is keeping its fingers crossed for you"
Prime Minister Donald Tusk thanked the two policemen for their heroism and arresting the perpetrator
Quick Look
- On Saturday afternoon, in the center of Krakow, a 24-year-old man shot at random people from a car.
- At least 6 people died and 16 were injured, including the perpetrator.
- Two policemen, senior post.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
On Saturday afternoon in the center of Krakow, among others on the Main Square, a 24-year-old man driving a car started shooting at random people. At least 6 people were killed and 16 injured. The balance sheet included the perpetrator who was shot and taken to hospital.
On Saturday afternoon in the center of Krakow, among others on the Main Square, a 24-year-old man, driving a car, started shooting at random people.
At least 6 people died and 16 were injured - this includes the perpetrator who was shot and taken to hospital.
Among the injured are two policemen who showed heroism and arrested the perpetrator. These are - as Prime Minister Donald Tusk said - Senior Constable Jakub Kulik and Senior Constable Artur Morański.
"True heroes. They probably saved many human lives, regardless of the risk of loss of life," wrote the head of government.
The condition of both officers is serious, but - as the Prime Minister assured - "they are under very good care." "The whole of Poland is keeping its fingers crossed for you," he noted.
The police prevented a much greater massacre
Minister of Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński emphasized on Saturday evening that the police's immediate reaction prevented a much greater massacre.
The police fired the first shots at the attacker three minutes after reporting the incident. The fire brigade and ambulance also arrived within three minutes, he noted.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The perpetrator will be charged with murder and attempted murder
Very likely · Within weeks
The police will conduct a detailed investigation into the perpetrator's motives
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What were the perpetrator's motives?
- What is the current health condition of the injured policemen?
- Did the perpetrator survive being shot?
