A mass shooting in Kraków’s historic Main Market Square has left six people dead and more than a dozen others injured, according to local authorities. The attack, which occurred on Friday, has prompted an immediate response from Polish leadership.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is traveling to the city to oversee the situation as investigators work to secure the scene. Police confirmed that the perpetrator was apprehended following the incident; the suspect sustained injuries during the confrontation and is currently in custody.
International Response
The violence has drawn condemnation from international officials, including US Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose. In a statement posted to social media, Rose described the event as a "savage and murderous attack" and expressed solidarity with the victims' families and the people of Poland during this period of national mourning.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims, who include four women and two men. The investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.
