A gunman drove onto Krakow's Main Market Square in Poland and opened fire on random people, killing five and injuring three others, according to local reports. The suspect has since been detained.
Shooting at Main Market Square
The attack took place at around 3pm local time when a man drove his car onto the square and began firing at people from inside the vehicle. Local police confirmed a major operation was under way following the incident.
In a statement shared on social media, Małopolska Police said: "A police operation is underway in Kraków's Main Market Square. At around 3 p.m., a man who had driven onto the square began firing at random people from his car."
Perpetrator Detained
The statement added: "The perpetrator has been detained. Several people have been injured, including police officers."
The incident is being treated as a major emergency response, with authorities continuing to manage the scene in the city centre.
