Watch: Panic breaks out as a gunman opens fire in Krakow city centre

The Independent · Camille Chorley · 2026-11-07 17:23 UTC

Video shared on social media shows panic in Krakow’s city centre after a shooting on Saturday (7 November) that left at least five people dead and more than a dozen injured, authorities said. In the footage, gunshots can be heard as people on the streets run for cover, with some seen hiding in nearby restaurants. Małopolska police said a gunman drove into the busy market square around 3pm local time and fired at random from a moving car. The suspect, a Polish national, was shot and arrested wearing tactical military clothing and carrying a weapon and ammunition. He was taken to hospital in police custody. Two officers were among the injured. Prime minister Donald Tusk said police are investigating the background and circumstances of the attack.

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