Shooting in Krakow, Prime Minister Tusk goes to the site. He appeals to politicians
The head of government appealed to politicians not to play on the tragedy; the head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Marcin Kierwiński, accompanied the Prime Minister
Quick Look
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Marcin Kierwiński, will go to Krakow for a briefing of the services at 21:45 after the tragic attack on the Main Market Square, in which a masked attacker shot at random passers-by from a speeding car.
- Tusk appealed to politicians of all stripes not to use the tragedy politically and assured that all the circumstances of the crime would be explained.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The shooting took place around 3 p.m. on the Main Market Square in Krakow. A speeding car drove onto the market square, and the masked attacker shot at random passers-by with a firearm. People ran and hid in nearby cafes, restaurants and doorways. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the events as an attack and announced the explanation of all circumstances of the crime.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk is on his way to Krakow, said government spokesman Adam Szłapka. The head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Marcin Kierwiński, goes with him to the capital of Małopolska. Both are scheduled to attend a service briefing at 21:45.
In his post on X, the head of government appealed to politicians of all stripes not to "play" with the tragedy. He assured that all circumstances of this crime would be explained.
"Deep condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic attack in Krakow. The highest words of appreciation for the heroic policemen who risked their lives. And a warm appeal to politicians of all stripes: do not play with this tragedy. We will explain all the circumstances of this crime," Donald Tusk wrote on the X platform.
In an earlier entry, Tusk wrote about today's events in Krakow as an attack.
He shot at random passers-by
The shooting took place around 15. According to witnesses, a speeding car crashed onto the Main Square in Krakow. There was a masked attacker sitting inside, shooting at people with a firearm. Passers-by began to run away and hide in nearby cafes, restaurants and gates.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Services briefing at 21:45 in Krakow will end with determining further investigative and security steps
Very likely · Within hours
All circumstances of the crime will be explained by law enforcement authorities
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- How many people were injured or killed in the shooting?
- Was the attacker stopped or neutralized?
- What are the motives for the attack and the identity of the attacker?
- What will be determined during the services briefing at 21:45?
