Police and emergency vehicles gather in the historic center of Krakow, Poland, on November 7, 2026 where a gunman opened fire killing five people wounding around a dozen. Police said the shots had been fired in the afternoon from a car that rammed into the centre, before officers shot the perpetrator. (Photo by Piotr Baran / People Press Agency / AFP)
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Six People Killed in Shooting in Kraków; Austrian Among the Injured A shooting in Kraków on Saturday, 23 April 2024, left six people dead and at least 16 others wounded, including a person from Austria, according to the Polish Interior Ministry. The incident occurred in the city’s historic center, where the attacker fired indiscriminately from a vehicle. The suspect, a 24‑year‑old Polish man from the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, was shot and arrested by police. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said the suspect had expressed fascination with right‑wing extremist ideologies, a claim that is still under investigation. Police reports indicate the attacker used a semi‑automatic rifle similar to an American AR‑15 and also carried a handgun. The vehicle was found to contain additional firearms and ammunition. The suspect was apprehended at the scene. Among the injured are two police officers and individuals from Germany, Portugal, Russia, and the United Kingdom. The Interior Ministry confirmed that one of the wounded is Austrian. Twelve of the injured are in critical or life‑threatening condition, according to the governor of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Krzysztof Kleczar. President Karol Nawrocki announced a nationwide day of mourning for Sunday and Monday. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that three additional victims were found in the suspect’s home, likely close relatives. He also mentioned the possibility of explosives in the house and pledged a swift investigation into the motive. Kraków, Poland’s second‑largest city with a population of over 800,000, is a major tourist destination known for its historic sites such as Wawel Castle and the Cathedral. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. International reactions included statements of shock and condolences from European leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj expressed personal condolences to the families of the victims. EU officials, including Foreign Commissioner Kaja Kallas and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, described the incident as a tragedy with far‑reaching implications. French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also condemned the violence and pledged to defend security and freedom. The Austrian government has not yet released further details about the injured citizen. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the suspect’s motives and any potential links to extremist networks. Article source: Tiroler Tageszeitung | Image credit: Tiroler Tageszeitung
Six People Killed in Shooting in Kraków; Austrian Among the Injured A shooting in Kraków on Saturday, 23 April 2024, left six people dead and at least 16 others wounded, including a person from Austria, according to the Polish Interior Ministry. The incident occurred in the city’s historic center, where the attacker fired indiscriminately from a vehicle. The suspect, a 24‑year‑old Polish man from the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, was shot and arrested by police. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said the suspect had expressed fascination with right‑wing extremist ideologies, a claim that is still under investigation. Police reports indicate the attacker used a semi‑automatic rifle similar to an American AR‑15 and also carried a handgun. The vehicle was found to contain additional firearms and ammunition. The suspect was apprehended at the scene. Among the injured are two police officers and individuals from Germany, Portugal, Russia, and the United Kingdom. The Interior Ministry confirmed that one of the wounded is Austrian. Twelve of the injured are in critical or life‑threatening condition, according to the governor of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Krzysztof Kleczar. President Karol Nawrocki announced a nationwide day of mourning for Sunday and Monday. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that three additional victims were found in the suspect’s home, likely close relatives. He also mentioned the possibility of explosives in the house and pledged a swift investigation into the motive. Kraków, Poland’s second‑largest city with a population of over 800,000, is a major tourist destination known for its historic sites such as Wawel Castle and the Cathedral. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. International reactions included statements of shock and condolences from European leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj expressed personal condolences to the families of the victims. EU officials, including Foreign Commissioner Kaja Kallas and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, described the incident as a tragedy with far‑reaching implications. French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also condemned the violence and pledged to defend security and freedom. The Austrian government has not yet released further details about the injured citizen. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the suspect’s motives and any potential links to extremist networks.
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