Multiple fatalities as gunman opens fire in centre of Krakow

8 Nov 2026 • 12:05 AM MYT
The Independent
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Multiple fatalities as gunman opens fire in centre of Krakow

  • Six people, comprising four women and two men, were killed and 15 others were injured after a gunman opened fire randomly from a car in Krakow city centre on Saturday afternoon.
  • The suspect, identified as a 25-year-old Polish national from Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, was arrested by police after being shot and taken to hospital in custody.
  • Authorities confirmed the gunman was wearing tactical military clothing and carrying a long firearm with ammunition, with police clarifying that he is believed to be the sole perpetrator.
  • Two police officers were among the injured, with one left in a critical condition after being shot three times during the shootout near the Main Market Square.
  • Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk praised the heroic police officers who risked their lives to intervene and appealed to politicians not to exploit the tragedy.

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