Five people have been killed and more than ten others injured in a shooting that took place this afternoon in the main square of Kraków, Poland, police have confirmed.
The suspect drove a vehicle into the square and began opening fire on passers-by. Police officers shot and wounded the suspect before arresting him. He was subsequently taken to hospital.
According to the latest information, two police officers are also among the injured. The suspect’s identity has not yet been released, and the motive behind the attack remains unknown.
The incident occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. at Rynek Główny, the main square in Kraków’s historic city centre, one of Poland’s most famous and frequently visited tourist destinations.
According to police, the suspect drove into the crowded square and began shooting at people.
Witnesses described a black car from which shots were fired, according to Polish media. Polish public broadcaster TVP reported that the vehicle was allegedly a Subaru, although this detail has not yet been officially confirmed.
During the police intervention, officers opened fire on the suspected attacker, wounding him. The Lesser Poland (Małopolska) Police confirmed that the suspect had been arrested and taken to hospital.
According to a report by France 24, he was apprehended while attempting to flee the scene.
