What we know about Krakow mass shooting so far

What the report says

BBC World News reports that at least six people were killed and 15 others injured after a gunman opened fire in central Krakow, Poland, on Saturday afternoon. The attack began shortly before 15:00 local time in the city’s Main Market Square, a busy area in the historic center and a major tourist destination. Police said the suspect drove into the square and then fired at people at random from his vehicle, prompting panic as bystanders fled and armed officers rushed in.

According to the BBC, the gunman was shot during the confrontation and later arrested. Two police officers were among the injured, and one was said by a Polish government minister to be in very critical condition after being shot three times. Officials said the dead included four women and two men, while authorities had not yet released the names or ages of other victims.

Police described the suspect as a male Polish citizen wearing military-style clothing and carrying military-grade weapons. Officers also said ammunition and weapon parts were found in his vehicle. No motive had been confirmed at the time of publication, and city officials urged residents and visitors to avoid the area while investigators worked at the scene.

The shooting has drawn strong reactions from Polish and European officials, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, President Karol Nawrocki and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. As a general matter, attacks in crowded public squares often trigger major security reviews, especially in cities with heavy tourist traffic, but the BBC said the investigation into this case was still in its early stages.