Overview
- A man drove into Krakow’s Main Market Square and opened fire from his car, with police saying the incident occurred on Saturday and produced immediate chaos.
- Police shot the attacker during a confrontation and transported him to hospital where he remains in custody while investigators question the circumstances.
- Authorities confirmed five people were killed and about a dozen more were wounded, including two police officers one of whom was reported in critical condition.
- The suspect was described by police as wearing military-style clothing and carrying a long rifle, and video from the scene showed armed officers detaining a suspect on the ground.
- Prosecutors and forensic teams have cordoned off the square, are reviewing CCTV and witness statements, and have not yet given a motive or ruled on whether the attack will be treated as terrorism.