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At least 6 killed in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, police say

At least six people were killed and fifteen injured after a shooter opened fire from a car in Krakow's main market square.

On Saturday, a gunman opened fire in central Krakow, Poland, killing five people and wounding around a dozen others, according to the country's police. A car drove onto Krakow's Main Square, where the shooter began firing at random individuals. Police officers subsequently shot the suspect, who is now in custody. Krakow police spokesperson told AFP that the attacker acted alone and was a Polish man.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incident a "tragic shooting" and an AFP reporter on the scene described the chaotic scene, noting ambulances and multiple police cars at the historic square. Poland, which has experienced rare deadly shootings, was on high alert following a series of stabbings in October. The country's conservative-nationalist president, Karol Nawrocki, stated that the safety of Poles is an absolute priority.

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At least five killed in shooting in Kraków, Polish police say

The shooting occurred in the Main Square in Kraków, the municipal government said on X. A spokesperson for the local firefighters told Polsat News that the perpetrator fired a gun from a passing car.

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