Barriers on the capital's streets. Statement from the President of Warsaw after the tragedy in Krakow
The Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, ordered increased security measures in the capital
Quick Look
- On Saturday afternoon, in the center of Krakow, a 24-year-old from Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski drove his car into the Main Square and opened fire, killing 6 people and injuring 15.
- The perpetrator was shot and arrested by the police.
- The Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, ordered increased vigilance of the services and the installation of concrete blockades at the entrances to Krakowskie Przedmieście.
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Why It Matters
On Saturday afternoon, a shooting took place in the very center of Krakow. The perpetrator, a 24-year-old resident of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, drove his car into the Main Square and opened fire, killing 6 people and injuring 15. He was shot and arrested by the police. In response, the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, ordered increased vigilance of the City Guard and on-duty services and the installation of concrete blockades at the entrances to Krakowskie Przedmieście.
On Saturday afternoon, a tragic shooting took place in the very center of Krakow. A 24-year-old from Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski drove his car into the Main Square and opened fire. He shot 6 people and injured 15. The perpetrator was shot and captured by the police.
Due to the tragic events in Krakow, I have ordered the City Guard and the services on duty in the city to be particularly vigilant, including the monitoring center, especially in the area of the Royal Route, the Old Town and in places where people gather, said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski.
Trzaskowski said that more policemen appeared on the capital's streets on Saturday than usual. Barriers have been placed at the entrances of the streets leading to Krakowskie Przedmieście.
"Concrete blockades will be erected at the entrances from, among others, Świętokrzyska, Miodowa, Karowa and Królewska streets. During this time, public transport will be diverted," explained the mayor of the capital.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increased security measures in Warsaw will be maintained for the next few days
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What were the motives of the perpetrator of the shooting?
- What are the identities of the fatalities?
- What is the current health condition of the injured?
- How long will increased security measures be in force in Warsaw?
