Poland: 6 killed, 15 injured in military-style shooting at market
What's the story
A gunman opened fire in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring 15 or 16 others. The attack took place around 3:00pm local time in the city's main market square. The shooter, a 25-year-old Polish national wearing military-style clothing and using "military weapons," was shot at by police and is now in critical condition after undergoing multiple surgeries.
Investigation progress
Suspect's home searched, found 3 more bodies
During a search of the suspect's home in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, police found three more bodies, two women and one man.
They also recovered "many pieces of weapons and ammunition" from his vehicle.
The motive behind the shootings remains unclear, but Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said the attacker was fascinated with far-right ideologies.
Officer injuries
Two police officers among injured
Among the injured are two police officers, one of whom is in a very critical condition. The officers underwent surgery and are now stable.
Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek revealed that one officer needs AB+ blood urgently.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk praised the police officers' bravery, with Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz calling them "true heroes."
Casualties
Foreign nationals among injured
The injured include five foreign nationals from Austria, Germany, Portugal, Russia and Britain, an Interior Ministry spokesperson told Reuters.
The Krakow municipal transport company said that a tram driver reported around 3 pm that his vehicle was shot at by a man in a moving car while passing near the main square.
The suspect also shot two horses pulling carriages in the city center; they survived and were treated by a veterinarian.
Gun laws
Poland has strict gun ownership rules
Poland has strict gun ownership rules, especially for military-style weapons.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is being updated on the situation by the interior ministry.
President Karol Nawrocki said the head of Poland's National Security Bureau was headed to Krakow.
Neighboring countries expressed support; Czechia offered condolences while Slovakia's foreign minister was "deeply shocked."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as unjustifiable.