Shooting in Krakow leaves at least five people dead
A man fired indiscriminately into the crowd from a vehicle before being shot dead by police
Quick Look
- At least five people have been killed and a dozen injured after a shooting in the main square of Krakow, Poland.
- The attacker shot from a vehicle before being killed by police officers.
- A rescue operation remains ongoing.
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Why It Matters
The incident occurred in Krakow's main square, where an individual shot at civilians from a vehicle.
At least five people have died this Saturday and a dozen have been injured in a shooting near the main market square of Krakow, in southern Poland, notes the Polish news agency PAP after reporting TVN24 citing the fire department.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote in X that the police are investigating a shooting and are receiving information about it from the Ministry of the Interior.
The perpetrator was shot dead by police officers and is being taken to hospital, the police of the Lesser Poland (Małopolska) region reported.
Previously, the police had communicated through the social network X that a police operation was taking place in the main square of Krakow.
Around 3:00 p.m., a man began shooting indiscriminately at people from a vehicle he had driven to the square. The author has been arrested. People are injured, including police officers, police said in X.
A rescue operation is underway. A helicopter from the emergency medical service (LPR) has landed in the square.
Open Questions
- What is the identity of the attacker?
- What is the reason for the attack?
