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Shooting in Krakow leaves six dead and injured
An individual opened fire on pedestrians in Krakow, resulting in at least six deaths and a Portuguese national among the injured.
A shooting occurred this Saturday, the 7th, in the main square of Krakow, Poland, leaving at least six dead and around 15 injured. The attack was carried out by a man who fired from a vehicle at people in the Main Market Square, one of the busiest and most touristy locations in the city. According to the police, the shooter was injured during the authorities' intervention and is currently hospitalized.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that the incident is under investigation and that the officers involved in the situation demonstrated great courage in responding to the attack. Tusk used the social media platform X to update the public on the situation, highlighting that there were injured individuals, including a Portuguese citizen who is receiving medical care.
The identity of the man who fired has been revealed, and he is described as a Polish citizen with extreme ideological tendencies, according to preliminary investigations. Armed with a rifle, the shooter indiscriminately fired at the crowd, causing widespread panic among those present, including tourists and locals.
Reports indicate that, in addition to the civilians injured in the square, authorities found three bodies at the suspect's residence, raising questions about the motive behind the attack. The crime scene was quickly secured by the police, who are working to understand the details and motivations of the shooter, whose condition remains unknown.
The situation resulted in a massive response from security forces, while the victims received treatment at local hospitals. Among the injured, the media confirmed that several were critically wounded, leading to an increase in the total number of casualties amid the chaos that followed the attack.
At least one of the victims, a woman of Portuguese nationality, underwent surgery and is in stable condition. The attack has generated shockwaves in Krakow, prompting the local community and visitors to question the safety of the city as authorities continue to investigate this tragic incident.