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

Five people were killed and over a dozen injured in a shooting at Kraków's Main Market Square, police said. The incident prompted a response from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who posted on X that he is in contact with the interior minister, the regional governor and emergency services and that the circumstances and motives will be thoroughly investigated.

"I am in contact with the Minister of the Interior, the Voivode and all the emergency services. All the circumstances and motives behind this incident will be thoroughly investigated," Tusk wrote. Police reported that the shooter was injured and taken into custody, and that prosecutors, police and other relevant services are securing evidence at the scene. Authorities have asked the public to remain calm and not interfere with emergency operations. "We will ensure that the perpetrator of this crime is held fully accountable and severely punished," the statement added.