Gunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 5 people and injuring at least 12
Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon in a busy market square in Krakow, Poland, police said.
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Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon in a busy market square in Krakow, Poland, police said.
A gunman opened fire in the Main Square of Krakow, resulting in six deaths and 15 injuries. The attacker, a Polish citizen, drove into the square while shooting at random individuals. Police reported the gunman wore military-style clothing and used a military-type weapon during the incident. Authorities confirmed that he acted alone and assured the public of their safety.
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.
The gunman, a Polish citizen, aimed at random people as he drove into the Main Square, a major tourist destination in the center of the city, Krakow police said.
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon in a market square in Krakow, Poland, police said. The gunman aimed at rand…
A gunman opened fire in Krakow, Poland, killing six people and injuring 15. The attack happened Saturday afternoon in the city's busy Main Square. Police say t…
A gunman opened fire in Krakow, Poland, killing five people and injuring more than a dozen. The attack happened Saturday afternoon in the city's busy Main Squa…