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What happened when a gunman opened fire on Kraków's main square?

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What happened when a gunman opened fire on Kraków's main square? On Saturday afternoon, a man in a car fired on people in the Main Market Square of Kraków, in southern Poland, according to police. He shot indiscriminately from the vehicle, and authorities told people to stay away.

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Early reports said two had died; later reports, citing police, put the toll at 5 people, and the count may still change as rescuers work at the scene.

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people killed in the attackSource: wpolityce.pl · 07.11.2026

At least 10 people were injured, reportedly including two police officers. Police say the attacker was shot and taken to hospital. According to De Morgen, police believe he acted alone, and Forsal reports that no motive has been established.

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people injured, at leastSource: HotNews.ro · 07.11.2026

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