Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said six people were killed and 16 injured, including the attacker, in a shooting in Krakow. He spoke after a briefing with emergency services and administration representatives.
On Saturday, a 24-year-old Polish citizen drove onto Krakow’s Old Market Square and opened fire on people there. Police shot and detained him. The injured were taken to medical facilities in the city; some are foreign nationals.
Thirty police units were sent to the scene. Two officers were seriously injured in an exchange of fire with the attacker. Both have undergone surgery and remain in serious condition. The response also involved 24 State Fire Service units and 62 rescuers.
A search of the suspect’s home uncovered the bodies of three more people: two women and a man. They are believed to be members of his immediate family. Seven prosecutors, police and special services are investigating the circumstances of the attack.
The six people killed in the shooting include four women and two men. The deaths of three Polish women and a British citizen have been confirmed; two other victims have not yet been identified. Psychological support is available in Krakow for people affected by the tragedy.
Tusk praised the police officers, emergency responders and bystanders who helped the injured. He urged the public to rely only on official updates from the services working at the scene. Poland declared November 8 and 9 national days of mourning.
