Five Killed, More Than 10 Injured in Krakow Shooting; Police Open Fire on Suspect and Take Him Into Custody

Krakow Shooting Leaves Five Dead, Several Injured; Police Shoot Gunman

At least five people lost their lives and around a dozen others sustained injuries after a gunman opened fire near the Main Market Square in Krakow, southern Poland, on Saturday.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the incident through a post on X, saying he was receiving regular updates from the Interior Minister while police worked to establish the circumstances behind the shooting.

“I am being kept informed by the Minister of the Interior about the situation in Kraków following the tragic shooting. The police are investigating the background and all the circumstances of the attack,” Tusk said.

Gunman Opens Fire From Car

According to a report by the BBC, citing Małopolska Police, the incident occurred at approximately 3 pm local time. A man reportedly drove his vehicle into the busy square and began firing indiscriminately at people from inside the car.

Police officers responded to the attack and shot at the suspect. He was later taken to a hospital for medical attention.

Police personnel were also among those injured in the shooting. Authorities are examining the circumstances of the attack, while the motive behind the incident remains unclear.