Why was Poland's tourist hotspot targeted?

Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription ET Online Poland Krakow shooting : At least six people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a drive-by shooting in Krakow city centre on Saturday, multiple news outlets reported. The gunman aimed at random people as he drove into the city’s main square, a major tourist destination, police said. The perpetrator of the attack in central Krakow was 25 years old. He was shot by police officers and taken to hospital, according to RMF FM reporter Kacper Wróblewski. ALSO READ: Indianapolis Marathon tracking: How to follow Monumental Marathon 2026 live, check results, course map and start times Shooting in Polish city of Krakow According to news agency AP, the gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon in a busy market square in Krakow, Poland, police said. opened fire Saturday afternoon in a busy market square in Krakow, Poland, police said in which police officers also sustained injuries. Around 15 million tourists visit Krakow annually, the majority passing through the Main Square. Krakow is the second-largest city in Poland and roughly 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the capital, Warsaw. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, in a post on X, said police are investigating the attack. And Polish President Karol Nawrocki said his thoughts were with the victims, the wounded and their families. “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, the U.S. ambassador to Poland, wrote on X. “America stands with Poland at this dark hour as Poland stands with her beloved citizens of Krakow.” Wrocław, a city north of Krakow, is implementing tighter security measures in response to Saturday's attack, local newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza reported. Krakow Mayor Łukasz Gibała said he has just signed an order declaring a period of mourning in the city. Live Events ALSO READ: Blue Angels fly with five jets after Scott Laux's removal Who is the gunman found with military-style clothes? Katarzyna Cisło, a spokesperson for the Krakow police, told TVN24 that the perpetrator was wearing military-style fatigues and he used a military-type long gun in the attack. Police found many other weapons, as well as ammunition, in his car. Cisło added that the gunman acted alone and that the public is safe. Mass shootings are uncommon in Poland. The perpetrator was shot and wounded during a gunfight with officers a short distance away from the initial violence, police said. Reuters At least five people have been killed and over a dozen injured after a man opened fire on people in the Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland. The attacker was shot by officers at the intersection of Stradomska and Dietla Streets. He was taken to a Krakow hospital and is undergoing resuscitation, according to local media reports. Polish defence minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, has also released a statement: "Tragic shooting in Kraków’s Main Market Square. For us, the residents of Kraków and the Małopolska region, these are particularly difficult times. I am in contact with the Minister of the Interior, the Voivode and all the emergency services. All the circumstances and motives behind this incident will be thoroughly investigated. I extend my deepest condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones." (With agency inputs) Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) ( Originally published on Nov 07, 2026 ) Read More News on Krakow shooting Krakow poland poland shooting Krakow Main Square mass shooting in Poland Poland tourist hotspot Krakow gunman details mass shooting krakow poland shooting krakow poland krakow poland (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Krakow shooting Krakow poland poland shooting Krakow Main Square mass shooting in Poland Poland tourist hotspot Krakow gunman details mass shooting krakow poland shooting krakow poland krakow poland Explore More Stories Sass Jordan cause of death: How did ‘Racine’ singer die after cancelling shows over ‘serious medical condition’? 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