Five dead as gunman opens fire at random in Kraków market square

Shooting in central Kraków

The shooting took place in the main market square in Kraków, Poland’s second-largest city and a leading tourist destination. Five people died and more than a dozen were injured.

Reports said the man fired shots from his car before being caught while trying to flee. Police later took him to hospital. A Kraków police spokesperson told AFP that officers had “neutralised” him.

Authorities respond to attack

Officers were conducting an operation on nearby Dietla Street, according to an official city social media account. Interior officials were keeping the minister informed about events in Kraków.

Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek wrote on X that prosecutors, police and other relevant services were working at the scene. He said investigators were examining the background and circumstances of the attack.

President expresses concern

President Karol Nawrocki said he was deeply concerned by reports of the events. He expressed sympathy for the victims, injured people and their families.