Six Killed in Kraków Market Square Shooting, Saturday 7 November
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A gunman opened fire on people in the Main Market Square in the old town of Kraków, Poland, on the afternoon of Saturday 7 November 2026. Police in the Lesser Poland region said a man drove a car onto the square at about 15:00 local time and began shooting at random passers-by from the vehicle. Six people were killed, four women and two men, according to the police.
At least 15 people were injured, including police officers. The head of the province said twelve of the injured are in a critical or life-threatening condition. A tram on line 1 was also hit by gunfire nearby, but no passengers were hurt.
Police shot and arrested the suspected attacker as he tried to flee. He is a Polish citizen, wore military-style clothing and used a long-barrelled weapon, police said. Officers found further weapon parts and ammunition in his car. Police said they believe he acted alone and denied reports that a second gunman was being sought. The motive is not yet known.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the shooting an attack. "The police are investigating the background and all the circumstances of the attack," he wrote. The city of Kraków has declared mourning until Wednesday 11 November.
Who is affected: Kraków, with more than 800,000 inhabitants, is Poland's second largest city and a popular destination for tourists from around the world. The Main Market Square, St Mary's Basilica and the Cloth Hall are at the centre of most visits.
What you can do: if you or your family are in Kraków, avoid the Main Market Square and the old town streets around it and follow the instructions of the Polish police. Let your relatives know you are safe. If you plan to travel to Kraków in the coming days, check the latest travel advice of the German Foreign Office before you leave.
Sources: tagesschau.de, SRF
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