The shooting in the main square of Krakow, Poland, on Saturday, resulted in six deaths and 16 injuries. The incident occurred when a 25-year-old Polish man randomly opened fire on people.
Details of the Incident
The attacker, who acted alone, was injured during an exchange of gunfire with the police. According to officials, this individual fired at people in the main square, which is a popular tourist attraction. The police reported that around 3 PM, the man entered the square in his vehicle and began shooting at various individuals.
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Casualties and Identification of Victims
The Chief of Police in Krakow, Marek Brons, announced that among the deceased, there is a British citizen. Of the six dead, four are women and two are men, including three Polish women and one British woman, while two others have yet to be identified. Additionally, of the 16 injured, five were non-Polish, coming from Austria, Germany, Portugal, Russia, and the UK.
The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, stated: "We have not had such cases of terrorism in Poland before, and this brutal attack on the lives of people in Krakow is unacceptable." He also announced that Poland will observe two days of national mourning for the victims of this incident.
Investigation and Motive of the Attacker
Police officials also reported the discovery of the bodies of three individuals in the suspect's home, believed to be family members. This house is located in the town of Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, about 150 kilometers from Krakow. Poland's Interior Minister, Mariusz Kamiński, stated that the suspect had an interest in far-right extremist ideologies and held very radical views.
The attacker was wearing military clothing and a bulletproof vest on the day of the incident and fired with an automatic weapon. A large number of other weapons and ammunition were also found in his vehicle. Tusk tweeted that the police are investigating this attack and described it as a "tragic" incident.
The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, also expressed condolences to the victims and their families. Additionally, Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, described this incident as a tragedy whose impact will extend beyond Poland's borders.
The city of Krakow, with a population of over 800,000, is the second-largest city in Poland and a popular destination for tourists. This incident has left everyone in shock and sparked extensive discussions about public safety in Poland.
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