# Krakow Shooting: 6 Dead

> At least six killed in Poland market square shooting.
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## Shooting in Krakow
At least six people were killed and 16 injured in a shooting on Krakow's main market square on Saturday.
## Perpetrator Details
The shooter, a 25-year-old Polish man who acted alone, was wounded during an exchange of fire with police.
## Prime Minister's Statement
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the attack a 'cruel attack on people's lives' and said Poland hasn't had such drastic cases of terrorism.
## Victim Breakdown
Six fatalities: four women and two men; three Polish women, one British national, and two unidentified individuals.
## International Response
European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed support for Poland, stating they stand alongside the country during difficult times.
## Shooter's Background
The shooter was described as fascinated by far-right ideologies and wore military-style fatigues and a bulletproof vest during the attack.
## Key takeaway

Six people died in a shooting at Krakow's market square, including a British citizen and two Polish women.