Six killed in Krakow shooting, three more bodies found at suspect's home
A gunman opened fire on Krakow's Main Market Square, killing six and wounding more than a dozen; police later discovered three additional victims at the suspect's residence.
A 25-year-old Polish man drove into Krakow's Main Market Square on Saturday afternoon and fired indiscriminately, killing four women and two men and injuring at least 16 others, including five foreign nationals. Police said the attacker was equipped with military-style weapons and attire and was not a member of the armed forces.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said three additional bodies were found at the suspect's home about 200 km away and that the victims appeared to be the gunman's immediate family members. The suspect has been arrested and remains in hospital after undergoing surgery.
Two police officers were injured during the incident; one is in critical condition. Tusk praised Senior Constable Jakub Kulik and Senior Constable Artur Morański for their actions, describing them as "true heroes".
Security forces deployed a massive armed presence in Krakow and heightened measures in Warsaw and other cities. A period of mourning has been declared in Krakow until 11 November.
International officials expressed solidarity with Poland. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband offered condolences, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called the attack a tragedy with wider repercussions.
Poland's Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the investigation suggests the gunman was fascinated by far-right ideologies and held ultra-nationalist views. Authorities said any supporters of the perpetrator would be detained and appealed for public information.