Suryaa International Desk: A shooting incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Krakow, the second-largest city in Poland. An unidentified individual opened fire on civilians in the main market square located in the city center.
Local media outlet TVN24 and fire department sources confirmed that two people died at the scene, and more than 10 others sustained injuries. According to police, an armed individual arrived in a vehicle and began firing at people on the road. Civilians fled toward nearby shops.
Police arrived at the scene, engaged in an exchange of fire, wounded the suspect, and took him into custody. The suspect is currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital, and authorities stated that he is yet to be fully interrogated.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed shock regarding the incident. Via social media, he announced that he has ordered a full investigation. He stated that the Ministry of Interior is providing continuous updates and that police are examining the circumstances and planning behind the attack. The injured have been transported to nearby hospitals for medical care. Security forces have been heavily deployed across Krakow.