Shooting in central Kraków: six fatalities and a wave of disinformation online
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On Saturday evening, a shooting took place in the historic centre of Kraków, in which six people were killed. According to available information, the perpetrator acted alone and is a Polish citizen. Preliminary data also mentions injured people, and the number of victims may still change.
Following the incident, many unconfirmed reports quickly appeared online. Some posts on social media gave false information about how the event unfolded, the number of victims and the perpetrator's motives. Such content spread very quickly, so many people had difficulty distinguishing facts from rumours.
The relevant services are conducting an investigation into the case. The police and the prosecutor's office have not yet released full information about the circumstances of the incident. Experts recommend that readers rely solely on official statements from the police and prosecutor's office, as well as reliable media, before believing unconfirmed reports.
The situation in Kraków remains serious, and residents have been asked to remain cautious and avoid places where crowds may form. Further information will be published by official sources as soon as it is confirmed.
Sources: Polskie Radio
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