At least 6 dead, 15 injured as mass shooting leaves Krakow, Poland market in turmoil
Attack at the market
Authorities said a man drove into an open market in Krakow and fired from his vehicle. At least six people died, and at least 15 were injured.
Police describe the suspect
Krakow police said in a social media post that the gunman is a Polish citizen and acted alone. Police spokesperson Katarzyna Cisło told TVN24 that he wore military-style clothing and used a military-type long gun.
Officers found ammunition and many pieces of other weapons in the suspect’s car. The article did not specify how many weapons were found.
Investigation and context
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on social media that the interior minister was keeping him informed about the situation. He added that police were examining the attack’s background and circumstances.
Mass shootings are uncommon in Poland, a European Union and NATO member with 38 million people. Krakow is the country’s second-largest city, about 155 miles from Warsaw.
Key points
- At least six people were killed and at least 15 injured in the market attack.
- Police wounded the suspect during a confrontation and took him into custody.
- Krakow police said the suspect was a Polish citizen who acted alone.
- Investigators are examining the background and circumstances of the attack.