Six killed in mass shooting at Krakow tourist square
A 25-year-old Polish gunman opened fire in Krakow's main square, killing six people and injuring 16 others before police shot him.
A mass shooting in Krakow's main square killed six people and injured 16. The square is a major tourist hub in Poland's second-largest city.
The 25-year-old gunman wore military fatigues and a bulletproof vest. The gunman drove to multiple spots and fired an automatic weapon at random people.
Police shot and wounded him. Early signs show he held far-right and extreme views.
Police found three more bodies at his home, believed to be family members.
- 6 killed, 16 injured
- Death toll
- 25-year-old Polish citizen
- Gunman's age
- Krakow's main square
- Attack location
- Three more found at his home
- Additional bodies
Why it mattersMass shootings are rare in Poland, making this one of the country's deadliest attacks in recent years.
AustraliaNo direct impact on Australia, but highlights rising extremism in Europe and underscores the risk of violence at major tourist destinations worldwide.
