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Shooting near Krakow main market square leaves several dead and injured

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the incident as police investigate the circumstances of the attack in southern Poland.

At least five people were killed and more than a dozen others were injured during a shooting near the main market square in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday, according to reports from The Times of India, News18 and WION.

The incident occurred in Poland's second-largest city in the southern part of the country.

Polish Police stated on X that the perpetrator was shot by officers and is being moved to a hospital. Emergency services are currently working at the scene.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the shooting in a post on X, noting that he is receiving updates from the interior ministry.

Tusk said the police are investigating the background and all circumstances surrounding the attack.

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