Breaking: At least five killed in shooting at Krakow's main square
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An ambulance helicopter at Krakow's Main Market Square. (Agencja Wyborcza: Jakub Włodek via Reuters)
Five people have been killed and about a dozen other people injured in a shooting in Krakow's main market square, according to local police.
Malopolska Police said emergency services were still at the scene.
"The perpetrator was shot by police officers and is currently being taken to hospital," police said on X.
A police spokesperson said the suspect was wearing "military-style attire" when he allegedly shot at people in the UNESCO world heritage site and one of Krakow's main tourist spots.
Chairs and pillows lie on the ground after a shooting near the main market square of Krakow. (Reuters: Jakub Porzycki)
"During the arrest, officers used their weapons, but the man returned fire; as a result, two police officers are among the injured," he told reporters.
Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said one of the police officers injured in the shooting was in a "critical condition".
In a post on X, he said the officer had suffered "three gunshot wounds" and was undergoing surgery.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the shooting as "tragic" and said he was "being kept informed" about the situation.
Police secure an area near Krakow's Main Market Square after a shooting that killed two people and injured at least 10 others, in Krakow, Poland, November 7, 2026. Authorities are investigating the incident. Jakub Włodek/Agencja Wyborcza.pl/via REUTERS (Agencja Wyborcza.pl: Jakub Włodek via Reuters)
President Karol Nawrocki said he was "deeply concerned".
The US ambassador to Poland has also shared his concern.
"We are just learning details of the horrific mass shooting in Krakow, a savage and murderous attack that’s shattered the peace of Poland,” Tom Rose wrote on X.
"America stands with Poland at this dark hour as Poland stands with her beloved citizens of Krakow."
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