Six people were killed and 15 others injured, including two police officers, during a shooting in the historic heart of the southern Polish city of Kraków, officials said on Saturday. A man drove into the city's Main Market Square, a tourist hotspot that draws visitors from around the world, at around 3 p.m. and opened fire at random people from his vehicle, regional police said in a statement on X. Police said a suspect had been shot by officers and was being taken to a hospital. "According to information from police officers, the man was wearing military-style attire," a police spokesperson told reporters. "During the arrest, officers used their weapons, but the man returned fire." Air ambulance in Kraków main square Footage and photographs showed paramedics working near Kraków's famous St. Mary's Basilica, while an air ambulance helicopter landed in the square. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was receiving updates from senior officials following the "tragic shooting," adding that police were investigating the motive and circumstances of the attack. As condolences poured in from foreign leaders, Polish President Karol Nawrocki wrote on X: “My thoughts are with the victims, those injured and their families.” He added: "I remain in contact with the relevant authorities and expect a full explanation of the circumstances surrounding these dramatic events. "The safety of Poles is an absolute priority!" 'Shocking crime' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the shooting, describing it as "a shocking crime." "On behalf of the Ukrainian people, and personally, I extend my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims," he wrote on X. "Ukraine stands in solidarity with Poland and the Polish people," he added. Public shootings are relatively rare in Poland, where gun ownership is tightly regulated. However, the country was shaken by a series of knife attacks at schools last month that left one person dead and 14 injured, prompting authorities to step up security at educational institutions nationwide. More to follow...
