A gunman killed six people in Krakow's Main Market Square before being shot within three minutes of the attack beginning, with three bodies later found at his home.
The attack began shortly before 15:00 local time in Krakow's Main Market Square, a popular tourist area, when a man drove into the square and opened fire at random people from his car. Police responded quickly, engaging in a gunfight with the suspect, who was shot within three minutes of the attack beginning.
A 24-year-old man was arrested following the incident but later died in hospital from a gunshot wound. Authorities discovered three bodies at his home after a police search. The National Public Prosecutor's Office in Krakow has launched an investigation into whether the attack constitutes a terrorist offence.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the risk of mass violence in public spaces and the need for swift police response in Krakow.
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What to watch
The outcome of the investigation into whether the attack was a terrorist offence and any further developments in the case.
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