6 Killed, 15 Injured in Deadly Shooting in Poland

A shocking shooting incident in the southern Polish city of Krakow on Saturday has triggered widespread concern. Six people were killed and 15 others injured after a gunman opened indiscriminate fire from a car.

According to police sources, the deceased included four women and two men. Two police officers were also among the injured. They were wounded in a shootout with the alleged gunman, with one of them reported to be in critical condition.

Following the incident, police opened fire and managed to arrest the suspect. Police confirmed that the accused is a Polish citizen. However, the motive behind the attack remains unclear.

According to police, the attacker opened random fire from a car at around 3 p.m. on Saturday in the city’s historic Main Market Square. Eyewitnesses said people fled in panic as gunshots rang out.

Local police spokesperson Katarzyna Cislo said the attacker was wearing military-style clothing and had used military weapons. A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was also recovered from his vehicle.

Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, after being informed about the incident, headed to Krakow from the capital, Warsaw, to assess the situation. President Karol Nawrocki also expressed his condolences to the victims, the injured and their families.

Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski praised the prompt action of the police, stating that officers risked their lives and immediately intervened to apprehend the attacker.

He further revealed that one police officer had sustained a gunshot wound, while another had been shot three times and was in critical condition. The latter was undergoing surgery.

It may be mentioned that Krakow is Poland’s second-largest city and a popular tourist destination. The city’s historic centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shooting at such a crowded tourist destination has raised serious concerns across the country.