Six killed and 12 injured in Krakow shooting near main market square
A Polish man driving a car and using a rifle targeted pedestrians in the southern city, according to WION.
Six people, including four women and two men, were killed and at least 12 others were injured in a shooting near the main market square of Krakow, Poland, according to WION.
The gunman, identified by police as a Polish man acting alone, drove a car into the square and used an AR-15-style rifle to shoot at pedestrians. The suspect was dressed in military-style gear.
Responding officers shot the gunman during a confrontation and apprehended him. He was subsequently transported to a hospital, and the police service for the Lesser Poland region confirmed that officers were among those wounded.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the incident on X and stated that the police are investigating. He added that the interior ministry is keeping him informed.
Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek said that prosecutors, police, and relevant services are working at the scene. He promised that authorities would ensure the perpetrator is held accountable and severely punished.
Authorities have not yet provided any possible motives for the shooting.