Five killed, dozen injured in shooting at Krakow's main market square
A gunman killed at least five people and wounded about a dozen in Krakow's central market square before police shot him.
The shooting happened in Krakow's UNESCO world heritage site, a major tourist area. The suspect wore military-style clothes when he began shooting.
Police shot the man during arrest, but he returned fire. Two officers were injured in the exchange.
One was in critical condition with three gunshot wounds and had surgery. A tram near the scene had its driver's cabin window shattered by gunfire.
No one on board was harmed. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk is going to Krakow and vowed to investigate fully.
- At least five
- Deaths
- About a dozen
- Injured
- Krakow's main market square, UNESCO-listed
- Location
- Three gunshot wounds, underwent surgery
- Officer critical
Why it mattersA mass casualty attack in a major European city's heart, affecting a UNESCO heritage site and popular tourist destination.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but major incident in Europe affecting travel and safety perceptions of Polish tourist sites.
