The key facts

  • At least six killed and about a dozen wounded in central Kraków, according to police
  • Amateur footage captured the moment of the shooting and its aftermath
  • The publication provides no information about the shooter or their motives

Shooting in Kraków's historic center

In the historic center of Kraków, Poland's second-largest city, an armed man opened fire on people. According to police, at least six people were killed and about a dozen more were wounded. Euronews reported this.

What the footage shows

Amateur footage published by the outlet captured the moment of the attack: the video shows people fleeing the scene of the shooting, while cars continue to drive through the area. Other videos show the aftermath — emergency services are working at the scene, with shattered glass and overturned chairs scattered nearby. A helicopter is flying over the area.

What remains unknown

The available publication does not provide information about the shooter, their arrest, or the motives for the attack, nor about the exact number of casualties as the situation develops. This information remained unknown at the time of publication.