Investigation after the attack on the Market Square in Krakow. Prosecutor's Office: Act of a terrorist nature

Investigation after the tragic attack on the Krakow Market Square

On Sunday, the prosecutor's office plans to formally initiate an investigation into Saturday's attack, which took place in Krakow's Market Square. According to the spokesman of the District Prosecutor's Office in Kraków, prosecutor Tomasz Waszczuk, the investigation will be classified as a terrorist act. Prosecutors are still conducting intensive procedural activities and will inspect further places related to the incident.

The course of the attack and the actions of the services

On Saturday afternoon, a masked 24-year-old drove his car into the Krakow Market Square and opened fire on the people gathered there. As a result of the attack, six people were killed and sixteen were injured, including two policemen. The perpetrator was injured during an exchange of fire with the police and detained on the spot. Due to his serious health condition, he was transported to hospital, where he is constantly monitored by officers.

The perpetrator's health condition and further actions

Prosecutor Tomasz Waszczuk emphasized that the perpetrator had not yet been formally detained because his health condition made it impossible to carry out procedural activities. The prosecutor's office is waiting for information from doctors and, if the 24-year-old's health condition allows, he will be charged, then he will be questioned and decisions regarding preventive measures will be made.

Investigators secure evidence and analyze the perpetrator's past

On Sunday, prosecutors continue operations at the crime scenes, including the places where the perpetrator's vehicle was traveling. All monitoring recordings that may help reconstruct the course of the attack are secured. Investigators also announce an analysis of the 24-year-old's activities before the attack, including verification of his firearms license and an examination of his past and personal connections.