Kraków mourns six victims: the square by the café reopens

Residents and tourists are returning to the site of the shooting in Kraków, where on 7 November a 24-year-old gunman opened fire in the historic centre of the city. A memorial with candles has been set up at the site, and police continue to patrol the area.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 9 November 2026 at 03:091 min read

The key facts

On 7 November 2026, a 24-year-old gunman opened fire in the historic centre of Kraków
Residents and visitors are returning to the square, where a memorial with candles has been set up
Police continue to patrol the area, and cafés are gradually resuming operations

The city returns to everyday life after the attack

Residents and tourists have returned to the site of the attack in Kraków, where bullet marks are still visible on the café windows and candles burn at an improvised memorial on the edge of the square in memory of the victims. This is shown in footage published by Euronews: people stop by the shattered windows, some bring flowers and stand silently by the candles, and one woman, visibly shaken, receives support from the man accompanying her.

What is known about the attack

The attack took place on Saturday, 7 November, when a 24-year-old gunman opened fire in the historic centre of Poland's second-largest city. The shooting caused panic: witnesses filmed people running for cover and emergency services rushing to the scene. Police continue to patrol the area, while pedestrians and café visitors are gradually returning to the usually bustling square.