Gunman kills six in Krakow main square shooting

A gunman opened fire in the central main square of Krakow, Poland, killing at least six people and injuring several others. The attack started shortly before 15:00 local time. The BBC reported that the suspect is believed to have ties to the far-right. [1]

According to police cited by the BBC, the perpetrator drove his car into Krakow's Main Market Square before shooting at random people from the vehicle. Video footage from the area recorded the sound of gunfire as crowds fled, and a passing tram was also shot during the incident. [1]

Police subsequently searched the home of the suspect. The BBC reported that officers discovered three more bodies inside the residence following the attack in the city centre. [1]

Krakow is the second-largest city in Poland and is situated on the Vistula River. Its historic Old Town area was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. [1][2]