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A mass shooting in the Polish city of Kraków has left at least six people dead and sixteen others wounded after a gunman opened fire in the city’s historic main square. Authorities later discovered three more bodies inside the attacker’s home, bringing the total death toll to nine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared the attack an act of terrorism, describing it as unlike anything Poland has previously experienced.
Attack in the Historic Square
The gunman opened fire on people gathered in Kraków’s historic square, killing six and injuring sixteen. The attack shocked both local residents and the wider Polish public. Police shot and wounded the suspect during the response to the incident.
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Authorities identified the suspect as a 25-year-old man. Officials described him as holding radical far-right views. His identity has not been publicly confirmed beyond these details.
Three More Bodies Found at the Gunman’s Home
After the shooting, investigators searched the suspect’s home and found three additional bodies inside. The discovery significantly raised the overall death toll from the attack. Authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the identities of those found at the property.
As a result of both the shooting and the discovery at the home, the total number of fatalities connected to the suspect now stands at nine. The sixteen people wounded in the square attack received medical treatment. Officials have not yet released information on the condition of the injured.
Government Response
Prime Minister Donald Tusk responded swiftly to the attack. He formally declared the Kraków shooting an act of terrorism. Tusk stated that Poland had never before faced an event of this nature.
The declaration reflects the severity of the attack and its impact on the country. Polish authorities are continuing their investigation into the gunman’s background and possible motives. The far-right views attributed to the suspect are central to the ongoing inquiry.
The Kraków mass shooting has prompted a national conversation about security and extremism in Poland. Officials have not yet indicated whether the attacker acted alone or had connections to any wider network. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
