Six Killed, 15 Injured in Shooting at Poland's Krakow Main Square
PARIS, November 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Six people were killed and 15 others injured when a gunman opened fire in the historic centre of Krakow, southern Poland, on Saturday, before being shot and arrested by police, authorities said.
The attack began at around 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT), when a man drove into the city's Main Market Square and fired at people in the area, according to Polish police.
Two police officers were among those injured during a confrontation with the suspect, with one reported to be in critical condition.
Police identified the suspect as a Polish national and said he was being treated in hospital following his arrest. Authorities confirmed that he was the only known perpetrator and that no other suspects were at large.
The six people killed included four women and two men, according to the latest figures released by officials.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was receiving updates from the interior ministry as police investigated the circumstances of the shooting. He subsequently travelled to Krakow, according to government officials.
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski confirmed that two officers had been injured during the police operation, including one whose condition was described as critical.
President Karol Nawrocki expressed condolences to the victims' families and said he expected the circumstances of the attack to be fully investigated.
Emergency services were deployed across the city centre, with authorities urging residents and visitors to avoid areas where rescue and police operations were continuing.
Krakow's Main Market Square is located in the city's UNESCO-listed historic centre and is one of Poland's major tourist destinations.
Police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Sources: Reuters, Associated Press.
