Tourists and locals recount fatal Krakow mass shooting that left Poland reeling

KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — A mass shooting in Krakow, Poland’s second-largest city, left six people dead and 15 wounded during a weekend visit by tourists and locals. The incident occurred in the Main Square, a popular tourist hub, when a 24-year-old man with far-right views opened fire. Witnesses described the violent attack as surreal, with some comparing it to scenes from a film.

Polish officials praised the bravery of police officers who subdued the attacker, while victims and witnesses expressed shock and fear. The shooter's actions also resulted in the deaths of his sister and parents at his family home.