Gunman fired from a car in Krakow’s square, killing six. Three more were found dead at his home.
A gunman killed six people and wounded about 15 more Saturday afternoon when he drove into the Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland, and opened fire from his car, police said. Authorities said the attack began around 3 p.m. local time, near Slawkowska Street just off the square. The dead were four women and two men. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz called it an act of terror.
Police shot and detained the suspect, a Polish citizen, who is in serious condition in a hospital. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said two police officers were wounded, one of them critically. Investigators found other weapons and ammunition in the suspect’s car. Police said the suspect was the only known perpetrator and denied reports of a second gunman. Prime Minister Donald Tusk later said three people believed to be relatives of the suspect were found dead at his home.Police secured the area near Slawkowska Street.
Among the injured were nationals of Austria, Germany, Portugal, Russia and Britain, according to the Interior Ministry. One of the people killed was a British citizen. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said it was not aware of any American casualties. Tusk traveled to Krakow, and police have not released a motive.
This report draws on ABC News, CBS News, NBC News and CBC News.
