What we know so far after Krakow gun attack
Six people were killed in a random shooting in the city's main square, and three bodies were later found at his home.
Key points
- A gunman opened fire in Krakow's Main Market Square shortly before 15:00 local time, killing six people.
- Police shot and arrested the 25-year-old Polish suspect within three minutes of the attack starting.
- Three more bodies were found at the suspect's home, and a minister said early findings point to far-right ideology.
Six people were killed when a man drove into Krakow's Main Market Square and began shooting at people shortly before 15:00 local time (14:00 GMT), police said. The victims include a British national, three Polish citizens and two people who have not been identified.
Armed officers engaged the attacker in a gunfight and shot him within three minutes of the attack beginning, according to officials. The gunman, a 25-year-old Polish man, survived and has been arrested. Sixteen people, including five foreigners and the attacker, were taken to hospital.
Suspect and investigation
Police said the suspect wore "military-style attire" and carried a military-grade weapon, and that many weapons and ammunition were found in his vehicle. Authorities confirmed he was not a soldier. A minister said early investigations indicate he was inspired by far-right ideologies and described him as an ultra-nationalist.
Three bodies, two women and one man, were found at the gunman's house when it was searched, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. His car, found at the intersection of Dietla and Stradomska streets, was checked for explosives and none were found. Nearby buildings were evacuated during the operation.
Until now in Poland we haven't had such drastic cases of terrorism...that's what we have to call this cruel attack on people's lives here in Krakow.
— Donald Tusk
Officers injured and city response
Two police officers were shot while detaining the attacker. Tusk named them as Senior Constable Jakub Kulik and Senior Constable Artur Morański. A government minister said one officer was shot three times and was in a "very critical condition" and undergoing surgery.
A passing tram was hit by gunfire, shattering windows, but no passengers were injured. City officials urged residents and tourists to avoid the area during the investigation. Mayor Łukasz Gibała declared a period of mourning lasting until Wednesday, 11 November.
