KRAKÓW, Poland — A mass shooting in a busy Polish tourist hotspot left six people dead and at least 11 others wounded on Saturday afternoon, according to international news reports. Authorities later discovered three additional bodies at the suspect's home.
The incident unfolded at approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday when a 25-year-old Polish citizen opened fire with an automatic weapon from a moving vehicle in Kraków's main market square. Polish officials described the gunfire in the crowded European tourist destination as an act of terror.
Police officers and emergency responders rushed to the scene, where two officers were subsequently hailed as heroes for confronting the armed gunman. Medical personnel also drew praise, with reports noting that a surgeon who assisted a wounded officer undoubtedly saved the officer's life.
Following the attack, investigators searched the suspect's residence and uncovered three more bodies. Poland's interior minister stated that the suspect was influenced by far-right ideology and held ultra-nationalistic views. As the country mourns the victims, the investigation remains ongoing and security concerns continue to grow.
