Six killed in Krakow shooting attack

Gunman opens fire in Krakow square

A man drove into Krakow's Main Market Square shortly before 15:00 local time and began firing at random people from his car.Armed police raced to the scene and engaged in a gunfight with the attacker.

Six dead, 15 injured in the attack

Six people, four women and two men, were killed.At least 15 people were injured, including two police officers shot while detaining the attacker.One officer was in very critical condition after being shot three times.

Suspect arrested after gunfight

The gunman was shot but survived and was arrested. Police confirmed he was a male Polish citizen wearing military-style attire with a military-grade weapon. Many pieces of weapons and ammunition were found in his vehicle.

Witnesses describe chaos and panic

Jonathan Balshaw from Ipswich said more than 20 shots were fired with two distinctly different noises, suggesting multiple firearms.

“A lot of shots were fired, more than 20 with it sounding like multiple different firearms - there were two distinctly different noises.”

Polish leaders respond to tragedy

Prime Minister Donald Tusk was heading to Krakow to give an address.President Karol Nawrocki said he was deeply concerned and awaiting a full explanation.The EU's top diplomat called it a tragedy felt far beyond Poland.

No motive confirmed as investigation continues

Police have not publicly confirmed the motive behind the attack. City officials urged residents and tourists to stay away from the area while the investigation continues. The suspect's identity has not been released.