Gunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 5 people
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon in a busy market square in Krakow, Poland, police said.
TL;DR
- Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a market square shooting in Krakow, Poland.
- The gunman, a Polish citizen, fired randomly at people as he drove through the Main Square.
- Police officers were among the wounded.
- The perpetrator was shot and wounded by police after a gunfight.
- He was wearing military-style fatigues and used a military-type long gun.
- Police found additional weapons and ammunition in his car.
- Authorities stated the gunman acted alone and the public is safe.
- Mass shootings are uncommon in Poland.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki have commented on the attack.
- The U.S. ambassador to Poland expressed solidarity with the country.