Shooting in Krakow leaves five people dead
A gunman opened fire on random passers-by from a moving car, according to Polish police.
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Five people were killed in a shooting in central Krakow on Saturday. At least twelve others were injured, including police officers, the AP news agency reports, citing police.
The shooting took place in Krakow's central market square, the Rynek Główny. According to police, the perpetrator shot at random people from a moving car. AP reports, citing police, that five people were killed and at least twelve injured.
The suspected gunman was injured during a confrontation with officers. AP writes that police are investigating the attack. No reliable information is yet available about a possible motive, the suspect's identity or the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on X that he was being briefed on the shooting by the interior minister. The authorities have so far drawn no link with terrorism or any other organised threat.
Krakow is Poland's second-largest city and a major tourist destination. The market square lies in the historic centre, where many residents and visitors gather on Saturdays. That also makes the location relevant to international travellers.
The first report earlier this afternoon had not yet been sufficiently confirmed and was rejected by De Vector. The later reporting by AP, incorporating police information about the number of victims and the arrest, does justify a new report. The investigation into what happened is ongoing; the numbers may still change.
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The key facts are based on current police information reported by AP. The motive and identity have deliberately not been filled in because no confirmed source is available for them.
- confirmed Five people were killed in the shooting. — AP cites the Polish police. source
- confirmed At least twelve people were injured, including police officers. — AP reports this on the basis of police information. source
- confirmed The gunman shot at random passers-by from a moving car. — AP attributes this account of events to the police. source
- confirmed The suspected gunman was injured during a confrontation with police. — AP includes this in its current report. source
Editor's note
AP has confirmed police information about five deaths, at least twelve injuries and the confrontation with the suspect. The motive, identity and precise circumstances remain unknown.Sources
- Gunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 5 people and injuring at least 12 — Associated Press
- Komenda Miejska Policji w Krakowie — Poolse politie
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