Six dead, dozens injured in Krakow mass shooting as police wound AR‑15 shooter
Six dead and over a dozen injured as a gunman opened fire on Krakow's Main Square on Nov. 7, 2026. Police wounded the AR‑15‑style shooter, ending the attack.
POLICY WIRE — Krakow, Poland — On November 7, 2026, a gunman drove a vehicle through Krakow’s Main Square and unleashed fire from an AR‑15‑style rifle, killing six people and wounding more than fifteen others before police returned fire and injured the suspect.
The assailant fired from his car as it rolled down the historic square, targeting tourists and passers‑by in a densely populated area.
Authorities confirmed that among the injured were two police officers, one of whom remains in serious condition, and the shooter himself, who was shot and taken into custody.
Investigators disclosed that the perpetrator expressed far‑right political views, a motive that aligns with statements made on his social media before the attack.
Poland, which rarely experiences mass‑casualty shootings, described the incident as a grim first in modern history, prompting nationwide mourning and heightened security measures.
Police continue to question witnesses and collect evidence from the scene, while medical teams treat the wounded at local hospitals.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)