Five Killed and Dozens Injured in Random Krakow Market Square Shooting
A gunman opened fire from a vehicle in Krakow's Main Square, killing five people and wounding over a dozen others. Get the latest updates.
POLICY WIRE — Krakow, Poland — A violent attack in southern Poland has left five people dead and more than twelve others injured following a shooting in a crowded area on Saturday afternoon.
According to local police, the perpetrator targeted random individuals while traveling through the city’s historic Main Square, which serves as a primary tourist hub.
The Krakow municipal government confirmed the incident via social media, noting that multiple deaths and injuries followed the discharge of gunfire.
A representative for the local fire department informed Polsat News that the shooter discharged the weapon from inside a vehicle passing through the square.
The casualty list includes several police officers who were caught in the attack while responding to the scene.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
