Six people died and 16 others sustained injuries when a gunman opened fire with an automatic weapon in a crowded market square in Kraków. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, according to authorities. Among the deceased is a British citizen.
The Polish defense minister described the attack as an act of terror directed against the city's residents. Officials identified the suspect as a 25-year-old Polish citizen. Following the shooting, authorities discovered three additional bodies at the suspect's residence, where investigators also noted that the individual held ultra-nationalistic views.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation into the shootings continues to develop.
