Five killed in Kraków market square shooting

Five killed in Kraków market square shooting

CBC reported that a gunman opened fire on pedestrians in Kraków’s Main Market Square, killing five people and wounding more than a dozen, including police officers, before police shot the suspect. Earlier, Hindustan Times said the attack left six dead and 15 injured and that the gunman was detained after being shot by police. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said authorities are investigating the shooting, The Guardian reported.

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Krakow, Poland

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    It’s always the everyday people and first responders who bear the brunt when something like this happens—while investigations roll on, those families and officers are left facing real, lasting pain.

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Six killed and 16 injured in gun attack at Kraków market square
Six killed and 16 injured in gun attack at Kraków market square

The Guardian • 07 Nov 16:59

A 25-year-old gunman opened fire in Kraków’s main square, killing six people and wounding 16, while authorities said the suspect held ultra-nationalistic views.

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Five dead and several injured after gunman opens fire in Krakow's market square
Five dead and several injured after gunman opens fire in Krakow's market square

BBC • 07 Nov 16:49

Polish authorities say a suspect drove into Krakow's Main Market Square and shot at people, killing five and wounding around a dozen, including two police officers.

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Six killed and at least 15 injured in shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square
Six killed and at least 15 injured in shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square

NBC News • 07 Nov 16:49

Police say a Polish gunman opened fire from a moving vehicle in Krakow's historic market square, killing six people and wounding dozens before being shot by officers.

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Five killed and more than 10 injured in Krakow market square shooting
Five killed and more than 10 injured in Krakow market square shooting

Reuters • 07 Nov 16:03

A gunman opened fire in Krakow's main market square, killing five people and wounding over a dozen before police shot and detained him.

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Six killed and dozens injured in Krakow market shooting
Six killed and dozens injured in Krakow market shooting

India Today • 07 Nov 15:57

A gunman opened fire from a car in Krakow's Main Market Square, killing six people and wounding more than a dozen, before being shot by police.

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Five killed in shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square
Five killed in shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square

CBC • 07 Nov 15:52

A gunman opened fire in Krakow's Main Market Square on Saturday, killing five people and injuring more than a dozen, including police officers, before being shot by authorities.

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Five dead and dozens injured in shooting near Krakow's main market square
Five dead and dozens injured in shooting near Krakow's main market square

Al Jazeera • 07 Nov 15:41

A gunman opened fire from a vehicle on Krakow's Main Market Square, killing five people and wounding around a dozen, including police officers, before being shot and detained.

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says police investigating Kraków market square shooting
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says police investigating Kraków market square shooting

The Guardian • 07 Nov 15:37

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said authorities are investigating a shooting in Kraków's Main Market Square that left five dead and more than a dozen injured.

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Six dead and 15 injured in shooting at Krakow's Main Square, suspect detained
Six dead and 15 injured in shooting at Krakow's Main Square, suspect detained

Hindustan Times • 07 Nov 15:23

A gunman opened fire on pedestrians in Krakow's Main Square, killing six and wounding 15 before being shot and arrested by police.

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