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Krakow Shooting: 6 Dead
Polish market square attack kills 6 as police hunt shooter.
In brief
Polish market square attack kills 6 as police hunt shooter. A 25-year-old Polish man killed at least six people in Krakow's market square before being wounded by police. Originally reported by Dw.
Krakow Market Square Attack
At least six people killed and 16 injured in shooting at Krakow's main market square on Saturday.
Shooter Details
A 25-year-old Polish man acted alone, wounded during police exchange of fire.
Prime Minister's Statement
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called it a 'cruel attack on people's lives' and said Poland hasn't had such drastic terrorism cases.
“Until now in Poland we haven't had such drastic cases of terrorism”
Victim Breakdown
Six fatalities: four women, two men; three Polish women, one British national, two unidentified individuals.
Shooter's Background
Shooter wore military fatigues, bulletproof vest, and used automatic weapon with ammunition found in car.
Mourning and Support
Poland to observe two days of mourning; European leaders express solidarity with Poland.
Here's the gist
A 25-year-old Polish man killed at least six people in Krakow's market square before being wounded by police.
