NewsWFLA News TampaNovember 7, 2026Hillsborough County
Gunman opens fire in Krakow market square, killing five and injuring twelve
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A gunman drove into a market square in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday afternoon and opened fire at random people, killing five and injuring at least twelve others, including police officers. The perpetrator was shot and wounded during a confrontation with police, and an investigation is currently underway.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
Five people were killed and over a dozen injured in a rare mass shooting in Poland's second-largest city, prompting responses from national and international leaders.
Key Facts
- Five people were killed after a gunman opened fire in a market square in Krakow, Poland.
- More than a dozen people, including police officers, were injured in the attack.
- The gunman targeted random people while driving into Main Square on Saturday afternoon.
- The perpetrator was shot and wounded during a confrontation with police.
- Emergency response at the scene included police officers, ambulances, and a Polish Medical Air Rescue helicopter.
- Mass shootings are uncommon in Poland.
- Krakow is Poland's second-largest city and is located about 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Warsaw.
Who's Mentioned
locationKrakow“Second-largest city in Poland where the shooting took place”locationWarsaw“Capital of Poland, located roughly 250 kilometers from Krakow”PersonDonald Tusk“Polish Prime Minister who commented on the police investigation”locationMain Square“Major tourist destination in the center of Krakow”PersonKarol Nawrocki“Polish President who expressed condolences”PersonTom Rose“U.S. ambassador to Poland who commented on X”locationPoland“Country where the shooting occurred”