Six killed, 15 injured after gunman opens fire on Kraków's Main Square
A gunman fired from a car at random people on Kraków's Main Square on Saturday, killing six and injuring at least 15. Police shot the attacker, a Polish citizen, who is in custody in hospital.
Six people were killed and at least 15 injured after a gunman opened fire in central Kraków, Poland's second-largest city, police and regional authorities said on Saturday. The BBC reported that four women and two men are among the dead.
The attack began shortly before 15:00 local time on the Main Market Square. Police said a man drove into the square and fired at random people from his car. Armed officers engaged the attacker in a gunfight, and he was shot and taken to hospital in police custody. Two police officers were among the wounded; a Polish government minister described one as in very critical condition after being shot three times during the arrest. Regional governor Krzysztof Kleczar told Polsat News that 12 of the injured were in critical condition.
Police confirmed the attacker is a male Polish citizen who acted alone. A police spokesperson said he wore military-style clothing and used a military-grade weapon, and that many weapons and ammunition were found in his vehicle. Onet reported he carried no identity documents but was identified through police work. No motive has been confirmed, and the victims' names have not been released.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who was heading to Kraków on Saturday evening, urged politicians of all colours not to exploit the tragedy and promised to clarify all the circumstances. Romania's foreign ministry said there were no Romanians among the victims. Earlier reports of two or five dead were revised as the toll rose.