A gunman killed at least five people in Krakow's Main Market Square
A gunman killed five people and injured at least 12 in Krakow’s Main Market Square on Saturday, according to reports citing authorities. CBS News reported that he drove into the market and fired at random; police officers were among the wounded. Police shot the gunman and took him to a hospital. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said police were investigating.
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A gunman opened fire in Krakow’s Main Market Square on Saturday, killing at least five people and injuring at least a dozen, according to police and officials. CBS News reported that the shooting happened around 3 p.m. local time and police said the shooter drove into the open market and fired at random people from his car. Police officers were among the wounded, CBS reported. Krakow police said officers shot the shooter at the scene and took him to a hospital. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on X that Poland’s interior minister was keeping him informed and that police were investigating the background and circumstances of the attack. Other details were not immediately available.
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- CBS News — Mass shooting in Krakow, Poland market leaves at least 5 dead, a dozen injured - CBS News
- NBC News — Five people killed, multiple injured in Poland market shooting
- ABC7 Los Angeles — Poland mass shooting: Gunman opens fire in Krakow market square, killing 5 people and injuring at least 12 - ABC7 Los Angeles
Verifier’s note
CBS News, NBC News, and ABC7’s Associated Press report all describe a mass shooting in Krakow’s Main Market Square with multiple deaths and injuries. The reported tolls vary, consistent with developing coverage, but do not contradict the central claim.