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At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen others injured after a gunman opened fire in the heart of Krakow, Poland.
Attack at Main Market Square
According to police, the attack began shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Main Market Square, one of the city's busiest tourist locations. The gunman drove into the square before firing randomly at people from inside his vehicle. He also shot at a passing tram, shattering its windows, though no passengers inside the tram were hurt.
Armed police responded to the scene and confronted the attacker within three minutes, stopping him before further harm could be done. The six victims killed include four Polish nationals, a British man, and an Austrian woman. Sixteen people were taken to the hospital for medical treatment, including five foreigners, two police officers, and the suspect.
Heroic Police Intervention
The two officers who confronted and subdued the gunman were identified as Senior Constable Jakub Kulik and Senior Constable Artur Moranski. One officer was reportedly shot three times, but managed to stand back up, halt the attacker, and use his own first aid kit to treat himself while awaiting medical help. He is currently in critical condition.
Suspect's Family Found Dead in Home
Authorities identified the suspect as a Polish man in his mid-20s. During a search of his residence, police discovered three additional bodies: his 53-year-old father, 52-year-old mother, and 21-year-old sister.
Early investigations indicate the suspect was inspired by far-right and ultranationalist ideologies. The incident is currently being investigated as a terrorist offense, and Poland has declared two national days of mourning for the victims.
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