Six killed and 15 injured in Kraków market square shooting
The Guardian reported that six people were killed and 15 injured after a man opened fire from his car in Kraków’s market square.
The Guardian reported that six people were killed and 15 injured after a man opened fire from his car in Kraków’s market square. Local police said the driver entered the square at about 3 pm and began “firing at random people from his car”, according to a statement posted on X. Police officers wounded the suspect as he tried to flee the scene.
The attack left a large number of casualties in Poland’s second‑largest city, prompting a police response and an ongoing investigation.
Why it matters
The shooting caused multiple deaths and injuries, underscoring the impact of gun violence in a major public space.
Key details
- Location
- Poland · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Kraków, Six
- Section
- World
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