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Six people killed, at least a dozen injured in shooting at main market square of Krakow, Poland
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A shooting in Krakow's Main Market Square left six people dead and at least 15 injured, with the suspect, a Polish national, being shot by police and hospitalized.
- The shooter fired from a moving vehicle while wearing military-style fatigues and using a military-type long gun; multiple weapons and ammunition were found in his car.
- Dramatic videos show an injured police officer engaging the suspect alone, with the officer's condition currently unknown, though authorities confirmed no officers were killed.
- The attack caused panic among bystanders, with many fleeing the area, and emergency responders were seen providing aid to victims at the scene.
- Polish officials, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, are investigating the incident's circumstances, while international figures like the U.S. ambassador to Poland have expressed solidarity with the victims and the country.
