Poland shooting: At least six killed, over 12 injured in gunfire near Krakow's main market square; gunman arrested

Six people were killed, and at least 12 were injured in a shooting near the main market square of Poland's second-largest city, Krakow. Social media reports indicate that the shooter, a man in a black car, targeted pedestrians with a rifle while driving through the area. The gunman has been neutralised by the police.
In a post on X, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the shooting in southern Poland and said that the police were investigating and that he was being kept informed by the interior ministry.

Gunman ‘neutralised’

Kraków police in a post on X confirmed that "five people were killed and a dozen or so injured in the incident in the Main Market Square.” They also revealed that the gunman, only identified as a Polish man acting alone, was shot by the police and is being transported to hospital. The death toll has subsequently gone up after a sixth person died. "The death toll now stands at six: four women and two men," the police said on X.

In a separate post, the police service for the Lesser Poland region revealed that police officers were among the wounded. They also confirmed that social media reports were in fact correct and that the perpetrator drove a car onto Krakow's main square and began shooting at random people from his car. Authorities have not yet provided any possible motives for the shooter.

Videos from the crime scene show the moment police shot at the perpetrator

The suspect, who was dressed in military-style gear and using an AR-15-style rifle, was shot by responding officers during a confrontation and was apprehended. He was later transported to a hospital. A video of the confrontation is widely being shared online.

Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek announced on X that “prosecutors, police and all the relevant services are already working at the scene.” He promised that authorities would "ensure that the perpetrator of this crime is held fully accountable and severely punished".