What changed
A gunman opened fire shortly before 15:00 on 7 November in Krakow’s Main Market Square, killing six people: four women and two men, including one foreign national. Police shot and arrested the 25-year-old Polish suspect within three minutes.
Sixteen people were taken to hospital, including the suspect, five foreigners and two police officers. A passing tram was hit, but no passengers were injured.
Why it matters
The attack turned one of Krakow’s busiest public spaces into an active crime scene in minutes. People fled into nearby buildings, shop windows were damaged, and city officials told residents and tourists to stay away while the investigation continued.
The swift police response appears to have stopped the shooting quickly, but at a severe cost. One officer was described as being in very critical condition after being shot three times while detaining the attacker and was undergoing surgery.
Authorities say the suspect was wearing military-style clothing and had a military-grade weapon. Weapons and ammunition were found in his vehicle. Early investigations point to far-right ideology, but his identity and full motive remain unconfirmed. His home is being searched with counter-terrorism police.
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