Shooting in the center of Krakow: there are dead, many wounded, a terrorist attack is possible

At least five people were killed and more than 10 injured in a shooting in Krakow on November 7. Such operational data local police published in social networks, the correspondent of the agency “Minsk-Novosti”.

Shots were fired in the area. The main market of the Polish city at about 17:00 Minsk time. According to police and foreign media, the attacker acted alone at the time of the attack. He moved in a car and opened fire on random people. Later, the attacker was neutralized, wounding during a police operation. During the shootout with him, several police officers were also injured.

Emergency services arrived to assist the wounded. An air ambulance helicopter landed on the square.

Polish news portals reported that 15 people were injured, including three law enforcement officers. The attacker, who had a rifle, is in hospital in serious condition. The police later clarified that the detainee is a Polish citizen. They also denied reports of the death of his colleague and the search for another criminal: the only known arrested.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the attack and to the police officers who risked their lives. He also urged politicians of different views not to speculate on this tragedy, assuring that all its circumstances will be clarified during the investigation.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki, commenting on the tragic events in Krakow, said his thoughts are with the victims and their families. He stressed that the security of the Poles is an absolute priority. In addition, he said that he expects comprehensive information on the circumstances of the incident.

Meanwhile, the administration of the Malopolska voivodeship officially reported that six — four women and two men — died. The number of wounded remained the same - a dozen people. They're being helped.

By order of the mayor of Krakow Lukasz Gibal in the city declared mourning until November 11.

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