Five people dead after shooting in Polish city of Krakow
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Five people dead after shooting in Polish city of Krakow

Reuters • • world

Key Points:

  • A gunman dressed in military-style clothing opened fire in Krakow's main square, killing five people and injuring more than 10, including two police officers wounded in a shootout.
  • The attack began around 3 p.m. local time, with the assailant reportedly firing from a car and targeting people randomly in the busy tourist area.
  • Police responded quickly, exchanged fire with the attacker, and eventually shot and arrested him; he is currently being treated in hospital.
  • Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes of people fleeing and others attempting to assist the injured amid the blood-spattered square.
  • Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki expressed condolences and stated they are closely monitoring the situation in the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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