Six Dead, 16 Injured in Krakow Historic Center Shooting, Poland Declares National Mourning: Police
Six Dead, 16 Injured in Krakow Historic Center Shooting, Poland Declares National Mourning: Police
A 24-year-old Polish national in camouflage opened fire on passersby at Krakow's Main Square on Saturday, prompting a massive police response and a separate overnight security incident, police said.
What is known:
The Attack: The gunman opened fire around 15:00 from an unlicensed Subaru, wearing military clothing and using military-style weapons. Police found numerous arms and ammunition in the vehicle.
Casualties: Six people were killed (four women, two men, including a British national). Fifteen others were injured, 12 seriously, including two police officers and five foreign nationals.
The Attacker: The gunman was shot and wounded by police before being arrested.
Additional Discovery: Authorities found three bodies at his home; PM Donald Tusk believes they are likely his family members.
Overnight Incident: Police detained a 23-year-old man with a knife around 03:00. Officers fired warning shots and an inaccurate shot, hospitalizing him. It is believed unconnected to the Main Square shooting.
National Mourning: President Karol Nawrocki announced a two-day national mourning starting Sunday.
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