The key facts
- Kraków's market square has reopened after the November 7 shooting; bullet marks remain on facades and shop windows.
- Six people were killed and 15 wounded, including two police officers; the attacker was wounded during his arrest and hospitalized.
- Polish prosecutors are handling the case as a terrorist attack; residents and tourists bring flowers and candles in memory of the victims.
The square has reopened, but traces of the shooting remain
Kraków's main market square has once again been opened to visitors after the mass shooting that took place on November 7. City services have finished their work at the scene of the tragedy, but bullet marks are still visible on building facades and shop windows. This was reported, citing an eyewitness, by RIA Novosti; the reopening of the square was also reported by Life.ru.
Honoring the victims and the investigation
Near the site of the attack — on Sławkowska Street and Mariacki Square — residents and tourists have been gathering spontaneously to honor the memory of the victims: people bring flowers and light memorial candles.
What is known about the attack
The tragedy occurred on November 7: an attacker named Michał O. opened fire on people from a car. Six people were killed and 15 more were wounded, including two police officers. The perpetrator was wounded during his arrest and taken to a hospital. Polish prosecutors are investigating the shooting as a terrorist attack. According to a former classmate of the detainee, even during his school years he drew scenes of attacks on a school, and in one of the drawings he depicted himself with a pistol — Life.ru reports this.
