Media, the suspect in the shooting in Krakow is 25 years old and was alone
Quick Look
- A 25-year-old in camouflage opened fire with an AR-15 rifle in central Krakow, killing at least five people and wounding more than ten.
- The attacker was neutralized by the police and is currently in hospital.
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Why It Matters
The attack occurred in the afternoon in Krakow's main square. The attacker was wearing a camouflage uniform.
A 25-year-old young man, who apparently acted alone, is the suspect in the shooting in the center of Krakow, Poland, which cost the lives of at least five people and in which over a dozen people were injured, including two police officers. According to what the Polish radio Rmf Fm reports, citing its reporter Kacper Wroblewski, the attacker reached the main square of the city, Rynek Glowny, aboard a black Subaru without license plates, opening fire indiscriminately on passers-by with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.
The young man was wearing a military camouflage uniform. The attack took place shortly after 3pm. The attacker was shot by police near the intersection of Stradomska and Dietla streets, before being transported to a hospital in Krakow, where he is undergoing resuscitation.
According to Rmf FM, the police believe he acted alone.
The reasons for the attack remain unknown.
Open Questions
- What is the attacker's motive?
- What is the identity of the suspect?
- What are the current conditions of the injured?
