Poland in shock after six die in Krakow mass shooting
A Polish gunman likely influenced by far-right ideology killed six people in the main square of the southern city of Krakow before police shot and arrested him, officials…
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has announced two days of national mourning following a deadly shooting in Krakow that claimed six lives and left many injured. The President signed a decree declaring a period of mourning from November 8 to 9. The gunman, allegedly influenced by far-right ideology, killed six individuals, including a British citizen, during the attack on Main Market Square in the city's bustling center.
The attacker reportedly fired randomly at passersby. In response, police ordered national flags to be flown at half-mast, lowered the clocks to midnight, and requested altered programming on media platforms. Numerous businesses cancelled entertainment events as a sign of respect for the victims.
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