Five people have been killed and at least a dozen more injured after a gunman fired on crowds in the Polish city of Kraków. The attacker targeted random members of the public as he drove through the city's Main Square on Saturday, November 7.
The male suspect was shot and injured following a confrontation with police. Multiple officers were injured during the incident.
Scene of the Attack
Footage and images emerging from the scene showed police and ambulances flooding the area, located in the heart of Kraków, with a Polish Medical Air Rescue helicopter also touching down in the square.
A spokesperson for the local fire service told Polsat News that the perpetrator discharged a firearm from a moving vehicle.
Official Response
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed on social media that police are currently investigating the attack.
Tom Rose, the US ambassador to Poland, wrote on X: "We are just learning details of the horrific mass shooting in Krakow, a savage and murderous attack that's shattered the peace of Poland. America stands with Poland at this dark hour as Poland stands with her beloved citizens of Krakow."
