Six killed, 15 injured in shooting at Krakow market square
A man opened fire from a vehicle in Krakow's Main Market Square, killing six and injuring 15; the suspect was shot by police and hospitalized.
Authorities in Poland are investigating a shooting that left six people dead and at least 15 injured in Krakow's Main Market Square, a cultural and historic city center, according to NBC News and ABC News.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. local time when a man drove a car near the market square and fired shots at random people, officials said. The suspect, a Polish citizen, was wearing military-style camouflage clothing and armed with an AR-15-style rifle, according to ABC News.
Police found multiple weapons and ammunition in the suspect's vehicle. The man was shot by police at the scene and taken to a hospital, as reported by both sources. Authorities denied reports of a second suspect involved in the attack.
Among the wounded were two police officers; one was shot and the other sustained three gunshot wounds and was in critical condition undergoing surgery, according to ABC News citing the Polish Interior Minister.
The city of Krakow announced a mourning period through November 11 in recognition of the tragedy, NBC News reported. Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
- ABC News: 5 killed, several injured in shooting at Polish market square
- NBC News: Five people killed, multiple injured in Poland market shooting
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