Six killed, 15 injured in Krakow market square shooting

A 25-year-old Polish man drove his car into Krakow's Main Market Square in the heart of the Old Town and then opened fire repeatedly with an automatic weapon, according to authorities. Four women and two men lost their lives in the attack, while 15 other people were injured. Among the dead were at least three Polish citizens and one British national, while authorities continued efforts to identify the remaining victims.

Police spokesperson Katarzyna Cislo said the attacker wore military clothing and a bulletproof vest and used a long-barreled military-type weapon. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski stated that all evidence indicates the perpetrator was fascinated by far-right ideologies and described his views as particularly extreme. Poland's Defense Minister described the attack as a terrorist act.

“All evidence indicates the perpetrator was fascinated by far-right ideologies.”

The shooting occurred late on Saturday evening. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the discovery of the bodies "the next acts of this tragedy," adding a new dimension to the case that has shocked the country. The attacker's identity has not been released by Polish authorities, though they confirmed he is a Polish citizen with far-right and ultra-nationalist beliefs.

In a separate incident, two women and one man were found dead inside the home of a real estate agent in Krakow. Prime Minister Tusk estimated that the three victims were likely close family members of the agent. The bodies were discovered late on Saturday evening.

The Main Market Square is one of Poland's more important tourist sites and a densely populated area. Authorities have not disclosed a motive beyond the attacker's suspected far-right sympathies. The investigation into both incidents is ongoing.