6 people killed in Krakow Main square shooting on crowd in Poland
Six people were killed and 15 others injured after a gunman opened fire at random on a crowded square in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday afternoon, police said.
The attacker, a 25-year-old Polish national, drove a car into the Main Square at around 3:00 p.m. local time and began shooting at pedestrians from the vehicle . The man was wearing military-style clothing and used a military-type long weapon, according to a police spokesperson. Authorities later confirmed that the suspect acted alone and was shot and wounded by officers during an exchange of fire near the scene.
Among the 15 wounded were three police officers, one of whom was reported to be in critical condition after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds . The death toll rose to six later in the evening after one of the injured victims succumbed to their wounds, according to an update from the Maลopolska Police.
The historic Main Square, a major tourist destination in Polandโs second-largest city, was cordoned off as emergency services, including a medical helicopter, responded to the incident. Police have not yet disclosed a motive for the attack.