Five killed in shooting at Krakow's main square
Gunman shot dead after attacking crowd in Polish city
The Brief
- Five people killed, over ten injured in shooting at Krakow's main square
- Perpetrator shot and arrested by police during confrontation
- Two police officers wounded in exchange of gunfire
A gunman killed five people and injured more than ten in a shooting at Krak, Poland's main square on Saturday, according to police.
The attacker, who wore 'military-style' clothing, opened fire from a car and shot randomly at pedestrians before being shot and arrested by police.
The injured included two police officers, who were hurt during a shootout with the assailant, according to police statements.
Witnesses described chaos at the scene, with people fleeing and bystanders attempting to help the wounded, as reported by local news outlets.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki expressed condolences for the victims and their families.
Police confirmed the perpetrator was transported to a hospital following the arrest, and the incident occurred in Krakow, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and major tourist destination.
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