A gunman fired a gun from a car in Kraków’s central Main Market Square on Saturday, killing six people and injuring 15, including two police officers, before police shot him and detained him.
The attack began at about 3 p.m. local time in the historic square, a busy place for residents and visitors to gather. Authorities identified those killed as four women and two men. The injured were taken for medical care.
One of the wounded officers was reported to be in very serious condition. Police said the suspect is a 24-year-old Polish citizen who was taken to hospital after he was wounded while exchanging gunfire with officers. A police spokesperson said he wore military-style clothes and used a long gun.
Officers also found other weapons and ammunition in his car. Police said they believed he acted alone. They said there was no further threat to the public.
Officials have not announced a motive. The circumstances of the attack remain under investigation.