Poland: Gunman kills 6 in Krakow main square
A gunman who fired from a car killed at least six people, including a British tourist, in Krakow's main market square. The suspect was wounded by police and taken to a hospital.
On Saturday, a gunman opened fire in Krakow's main square, killing at least six people and injuring sixteen others in southern Poland. The perpetrator, a 25-year-old Polish man who acted alone, drove a vehicle into the bustling tourist location and began shooting at random individuals. Police swiftly engaged the gunman, wounding him in the exchange of fire.
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the attack as "cruel" and the nation observed two days of mourning for the victims and wounded.
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