Terrorist Attack in Poland: Six People Killed

A shooting occurred on November 7 in a crowded market square in Kraków, Poland. The attacker opened fire on people from a vehicle. According to the latest reports, six people were killed and 15 others injured. Polish authorities are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism.

According to police, a 24-year-old Polish citizen drove into the square and opened fire on pedestrians. He was wearing military-style clothing and used a long-barreled firearm. The incident occurred at around 3:00 p.m. local time. The attacker was wounded during a shootout with law enforcement officers and taken into custody. However, on November 9, authorities announced that he had died in hospital.

Four women and two men were killed in the attack, while 15 people were injured, including two police officers. Among those killed were British and Austrian nationals. In addition, the bodies of the attacker's parents and sister were discovered at his residence. Investigators believe they may have been killed with a firearm. Police stated that the attacker acted alone.

Poland's Ministry of the Interior reported that the attacker held extremist and ultranationalist views. Authorities are investigating whether he was motivated by far-right ideology. Prosecutors are treating the incident as a terrorist crime.

National mourning was declared in Poland for November 8–9, while mourning in Kraków will continue until November 11.