Who Is the Krakow Shooting Suspect? 5 Dead, More Than 12 Injured as Gunman Opens Fire in Poland
Polish police are investigating a deadly shooting in Krakow after a gunman opened fire on people in the city’s historic Main Market Square, killing five people and injuring more than a dozen others on Saturday, Nov. 7.
The suspect, described by police as a man wearing military-style clothing, was shot and wounded during a confrontation with officers before being detained and taken to hospital. Some reports said he died following the shooting incident. However, there is no confirmation. His identity has not yet been publicly disclosed, and authorities have not announced a motive for the attack.
Some reports said that the shooter was a Polish citizen aged 25. His car is reportedly registered in the nearby town of Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski.
The shooting unfolded at around 3 p.m. local time, when police began receiving reports that a man in a vehicle was firing at random people entering the busy square. Two police officers were among those injured after the suspect reportedly returned fire during the arrest.
Polish Leaders React To Krakow Attack
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was receiving updates from the interior minister as police investigated the circumstances surrounding the attack. President Karol Nawrocki also expressed sympathy for the victims, injured people and their families.
“I am deeply concerned by reports of the tragic events in central Kraków. My thoughts are with the victims, those injured and their families. I remain in contact with the relevant authorities and expect a full explanation of the circumstances surrounding these tragic events. The head of the National Security Bureau is on his way to Kraków. The safety of Poles is an absolute priority!” he wrote.
Krakow’s Main Market Square Under Attack
According to police accounts reported by Reuters, the suspect fired at random people from a vehicle that entered the square.
Two police officers were among those injured during the incident.
Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek said prosecutors, police and other emergency services were working at the scene to secure evidence and establish what happened. He also appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid interfering with emergency responders.
The investigation is ongoing, and further information about the suspect, the victims and the circumstances surrounding the shooting is expected to emerge as authorities release more details.
This is a developing story.
