# Krakow Shooting: 6 Dead

> Polish market square attack kills 6 as police hunt shooter.
- Title: Krakow Shooting: 6 Dead · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

A 25-year-old Polish man killed at least six people in Krakow's market square before being wounded by police.