Gunman kills six in Krakow's main square

· Security · Poland

A gunman drove a car onto Krakow's main market square on Saturday and opened fire at random, killing six people and wounding more than a dozen, Polish police said. Officers shot and arrested the suspect, who is in custody and was hospitalized. Police later found three more bodies at his home, bringing the toll higher. Poland's interior minister said the suspect, a Polish citizen, held 'ultra-nationalistic' views and was fascinated by the far right; the defence minister called it an act of terror. Prime Minister Donald Tusk travelled to the city. The US ambassador to Poland condemned the 'savage and murderous attack' in the historic Old Town, a major tourist destination.

Why it matters：A mass shooting at a landmark tourist site in a NATO and EU member state raises questions about far-right extremism and public security across Europe.

Key points

  • At least 16 people were wounded, according to authorities.
  • The suspect drove into the square and fired at random before police shot and detained him.
  • Three further bodies were found at the suspect's home.

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