Nine dead after gunman opens fire in Krakow market square

Nine people have died following a shooting in Krakow, Poland, which Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an act of terrorism.
A 24-year-old gunman killed six people and injured several others after opening fire from a vehicle on the main market square in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday afternoon. Authorities later discovered three additional bodies at the suspect's family home.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the attack as "terrorism," while Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński stated the suspect was motivated by far-right ideology. The victims on the square include four women and two men, among them a British citizen. Five foreign nationals were wounded, including an Austrian citizen. Two police officers were also injured during the response, with one reported in critical condition.
Police intercepted the suspect shortly after emergency services were alerted. An investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
Sources: Berlingske, FAZ, La Vanguardia, NRC, ORF
Sources
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- Berlingske — Polsk betjent kæmper for sit liv efter masseskyderi i Krakow
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