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Terror in Kraków: man opens fire on crowd in main square, 15 injured

A gunman opened fire near Kraków's main market square, wounding 15 people, including two police officers, authorities say.

A shooting took place in the center of Kraków, Poland, where a man opened fire on people near the city’s main market square. The provisional toll stands at 15 injured, including two police officers, with casualties also reported, though the exact number has not yet been specified in the available information.

According to a statement from Polish police on X, the attack occurred around 3 p.m., when a man arrived at the square in his own car and began shooting indiscriminately at those present.

The suspected perpetrator is a 25-year-old Polish national who, according to initial reconstructions, is believed to have acted alone.

The man was arrested by law enforcement. He was injured during the incident and is currently hospitalized.

The toll of victims and injured remains provisional, as investigations continue to clarify the motives behind the attack.

Terrore a Cracovia, uomo apre il fuoco sulla folla in piazza: 15 feriti