Krakow shooting: What we know so far
1. Five people killed, more than a dozen injured: Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the shooting, according to Krakow police. Two police officers were among those injured. Emergency services, ambulances and a Polish Medical Air Rescue helicopter were deployed to the scene.
2. Gunman allegedly fired at random people from a moving car: Police began receiving reports at around 3 pm local time on Saturday. According to Krakow police, the gunman fired at random people as he drove into the square. The Associated Press reported that the suspect was wearing military-style fatigues and carrying a military-type long gun.
3. Suspect shot during gunfight with police: Police officers confronted the gunman a short distance from the initial scene. The suspect was shot and wounded during an exchange of fire with officers. According to The Guardian, two police officers were injured when the suspect returned fire during the arrest.
4. Weapons and ammunition found in suspect’s car: Krakow police spokesperson Katarzyna Cislo told Polish broadcaster TVN24 that the suspect was wearing military-style clothing. Police reportedly found several other weapons and ammunition inside his vehicle. Authorities said the attacker acted alone, according to the Associated Press. No motive has been officially announced.
5. Tram driver also being shot at: Krakow’s municipal transport company said a tram driver reported that a man in a moving car fired at his vehicle while it was passing near the Main Square. The window of the tram driver’s cabin was shattered.
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6. Polish PM Donald Tusk says police are investigating: Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was being kept informed by the Interior Ministry about the shooting. He said police were investigating the background and all circumstances of the attack.
President Karol Nawrocki expressed solidarity with the victims, injured people and their families.
7. US expresses solidarity with Poland: US Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose condemned the shooting in a post on X. He described it as a horrific attack and said the United States stood with Poland and the people of Krakow.
