Gunman kills 5, injures 12 in Poland’s Krakow shooting attack
A gunman opened fire in a market square in Krakow, Poland, killing five people and injuring over a dozen others. The perpetrator was wounded during a confrontation with police, and an investigation into the attack is currently underway.
Why it matters
This is a major security incident in a major European city, prompting immediate government response and public concern.
Krakow (Poland) Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire on Saturday (November 7, 2026) afternoon in a market square in Krakow, Poland, police said. The gunman aimed at random people as he drove by the city's Main Square, Krakow police said.
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