APTOPIX Poland Shooting
Police cars are parked in a cordoned off area after a shooter opened fire in a market square in Krakow, Poland, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, leaving people dead and injured, according to authorities.
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A gunman opened fire in Krakow's Main Square on Saturday, killing six people and wounding 16. Authorities call it an "act of terror." The 25-year-old suspect, a Polish citizen with far-right views, was shot and wounded by police. He wore military fatigues and used an automatic weapon. The attack left four women and two men dead, including two wounded police officers. Krakow's mayor declared official mourning until Wednesday but vowed the city would remain open to visitors. Mass shootings are rare in Poland, but recent attacks have raised concerns. Security measures are being increased in Warsaw following the incident.
