# Six killed in shooting at Krakow market square

> A gunman fired on crowds at Poland's historic Main Market Square on Saturday, killing at least six people and wounding 15 others before police shot and wounded him.
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## Shooting at Krakow market square
At least six people were killed and fifteen others injured after shots were fired in Krakow's Main Market Square on Saturday, according to regional police.
## Attack unfolds near historic square
A man drove a car near the Main Market Square and began firing shots at random people at around three p.m.local time, according to Małopolska Police.
## Gunman shot and wounded by police
The suspected shooter was shot and wounded by police, authorities said. He was transported to a hospital along with sixteen other people, including five foreigners.
## Three more bodies found at home
Three other people were found dead inside the home of the suspected shooter, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Police believe they were immediate family members.

> It is, indeed, an extraordinary tragedy.
## Victims identified by nationality
Of the six people killed, four were women and two men. Three women were Polish, one was a British citizen, and two have not yet been identified.
## Suspect wore military-style clothing
The unidentified perpetrator was wearing military-style camouflage clothing, though not an official military uniform, and was reportedly armed with an AR-fifteen-style rifle, according to Krakow police spokesperson Katarzyna Cisło.
## Far-right ideology suspected
Preliminary findings suggest the gunman was allegedly influenced by far-right ideology, Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said at a press briefing on Saturday. Police are investigating whether the suspect had links to extremist groups.
## Police officers among the wounded
Two police officers were among those wounded. One officer was shot, and the other is in very critical condition with three gunshot wounds and surgery underway, according to Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński.

> One officer was shot, and the other is in very critical condition, three gunshot wounds. Surgery is underway.
## Krakow declares mourning period
The city has announced mourning from Sunday to Wednesday. Flags will be lowered and city events cancelled. Authorities are also looking at security for Polish Independence Day events on November eleventh.
## International response to attack
U.S.Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose called the shooting a savage and murderous attack that shattered the peace of Poland.
## Key takeaway

At least six people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square on Saturday. Police shot and wounded the suspected gunman, who preliminary findings suggest was influenced by far-right ideology.