The shooting took place at around 3.00 pm local time in the Main Market Square – one of the city’s busiest tourist spots, according to AP News. Preliminary reports suggest that a man opened fire from a car at random passers-by.
According to the Polish police, five people were killed in the shooting and more than ten others were injured. Among the injured were two police officers.
The suspect was arrested during a police operation. He sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital. According to preliminary information, the man acted alone. The motives for the attack have not yet been established.
Police, firefighters and ambulance crews were at the scene. A medical helicopter also landed on the Main Market Square. Law enforcement officers urged residents and tourists to stay away from the scene.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that he was receiving real-time updates from the Minister of the Interior. According to him, the police are investigating the background to the attack and all the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki also stated that he was monitoring developments. He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and his support for those injured. The head of the National Security Bureau has travelled to Kraków.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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