Six killed and three relatives found dead at gunman’s Krakow home, PM Tusk says
Six people were killed and dozens injured when a gunman opened fire in Krakow's Main Market Square; police later found three relatives dead at his home, says...
POLICY WIRE — Krakow, Poland — A gunman unleashed fire in the city’s Main Market Square on Saturday, leaving six dead and at least 15 wounded, while police later discovered three people, believed to be his relatives, dead inside his residence, Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported.
The assailant, identified as a Polish citizen, drove through the bustling square around 3 p.m. local time and fired indiscriminately at pedestrians from his vehicle.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, treating dozens of victims; authorities confirmed six fatalities and numerous injuries that required hospitalization.
Investigators said the shooter appeared motivated by extremist far‑right ideas and continued to search his home, where the three additional bodies were found.
Prime Minister Tusk confirmed the discovery of the three deceased relatives during a briefing, adding that police remain engaged in the ongoing investigation.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)