Poland declares two days of national mourning after deadly shooting in Krakow
ISTANBUL: Polish President Karol Nawrocki declared two days of national mourning following a shooting in Krakow that left six dead and many others injured, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
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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