The shooter in the square in Krakow visited the shooting club

The man who carried out the shooting in Krakow’s Main Square was a member of the local shooting club Sweet. He was not trained in combat or tactical shooting. This was reported by the Polish radio station RMF FM, citing representatives of the organization.

After the appearance of information about the involvement of the man in the club, his management made an official statement. The press service of Svita stressed that the suspect was not trained in tactical shooting.

Representatives of the organization reported on cooperation with law enforcement agencies in the investigation. The club management declined to comment further.

The shooting took place in Krakow's Main Square around 15:00 local time. A 24-year-old Polish citizen in camouflage clothes opened fire from a Subaru car without registration numbers at random passers-by.

The victims of the attack were six people, another 15 were injured. Twelve victims, including two police officers, were in serious condition.

The shooter himself received gunshot wounds during detention. He was taken to a hospital.

Police later found three more people in the suspect’s apartment.

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