Five people were killed and about a dozen injured in a shooting at Stortorget in Krakow. A man drove into the historic square on Saturday afternoon and opened fire on people from his car. The suspect was shot by police and taken to the hospital.
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The shooting took place around 3 p.m. local time at Rynku Głównym, the city’s central square near St. Mary’s Church. According to the police, the man began shooting at random people as he drove across the square.
Emergency responders, ambulances, and an air ambulance arrived quickly on the scene. People in the area were urged to seek shelter, and several nearby buildings were cordoned off while the operation was underway. Police officers are among the injured.
One of the most serious shootings in Polish history
Polish police and emergency services later confirmed that five people had been killed and at least a dozen injured. The suspect was arrested after being shot by police and was taken to a hospital. Early reports on social media claimed that he was wearing military clothing and that a weapon was visible next to him.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that he is being kept informed by the Minister of the Interior and that the police are investigating the background and circumstances surrounding the attack.
The incident is one of the most serious shootings to have occurred in such a central and tourist-heavy square in Poland. The cordon and rescue efforts continued for several hours after the shots were fired.
All right, then—I guess people will forget what happened before…
If this had happened in Sweden, with a crying AUNT serving as National Police Commissioner, the terrorist would have been offered juice and buns. Good job, Polish Police—and may the murderer BURN FOREVER in hell. :-(
What a strange coincidence.
Almost like a commissioned project.
A dormant cell they brought back to life when the evil forces needed a diversion.
Note the timing. 🤔
And, of course, they blame it on some far-right group. That’s a narrative they can keep repeating every day for the next 20 years.
Note the timing of the incident.