Poland terror attack kills nine in Krakow's Main Square
A 24-year-old with far-right views shot six people dead in Krakow's Main Square on Saturday, also killing his parents and sister.
Poland has declared two days of national mourning after a gunman drove into Krakow's Main Square, the Old Town's central landmark and a major tourist hub, and opened fire on Saturday. Six people died in the square and 15 others were wounded.
Police shot the attacker, who is now in critical condition. Authorities found the bodies of his sister, mother and father at the family home, about 150 kilometres away.
He held seven weapons legally. Poland's defence minister called it an act of terror.
A traditional hourly trumpet call played from St Mary's Basilica, unbroken since World War II, was paused overnight as a tribute.
- 24 years old
- Attacker age
- Main Square, Krakow's Old Town
- Location
- Seven, all legal
- Weapons held
Why it mattersMass shootings are rare in Poland. The attack signals a shift in security risks facing the country and its major tourist destinations.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet. Australians visiting Krakow would face tighter security checks; the Australian government may issue travel warnings if violence continues.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
