In a shooting on Saturday in the city of Krakow, Poland, six people lost their lives and fifteen others were injured. This incident occurred near the main market square of the city located in southern Poland.
Shooting Details
According to reports, the shooter, who was a Polish citizen, acted alone and was injured during an exchange of fire with the police. He was transferred to the hospital.
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Krakow police stated that the shooter randomly fired at people and that some police officers were among the injured. The incident began at 3 PM (1400 GMT) in the market square.
Presence of Security Forces and Officials' Response
The police stated that the shooter was randomly firing at people from inside a vehicle. He was targeted by police officers and has now been taken to the hospital. According to Katarzyna Sislo, spokesperson for Krakow police, the shooter was wearing military clothing and a bulletproof vest and used a long weapon to inflict harm. Several other weapons and ammunition were also found in his vehicle.
Initially, officials urged people to go to safe places and avoid approaching the scene of the incident. The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, described the incident as a "tragic" event and announced that the police are investigating the attack.
The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, also expressed his thoughts for the victims and their families in a message on social media platform X. Additionally, Kaya Klaz, a senior EU diplomat, called the shooting a tragedy that affects people's emotions across Europe.
Scholz, the Chancellor of Germany, also expressed condolences over the incident, stating that Germany stands with Poland during this difficult time.
Krakow, with a population of over 800,000, is the second largest city in Poland and a popular destination for tourists. The main attractions of this city include the main square, Wawel Castle, and the cathedral on Wawel Hill.
