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Update: Five dead in Krakow shooting attack

The death toll from the shooting attack in Krakow's central square has risen to five, as Polish authorities vow to hold the perpetrator accountable.


Main Market Square in Krakow, 2023
Main Market Square in Krakow, 2023 · Photo: Silar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The death toll from the shooting attack that occurred in Krakow's central square has risen to five, according to reports by Handelsblatt and TVP Info. More than ten others were wounded after a perpetrator fired at pedestrians from a vehicle. Police forces managed to overpower the shooter, who was wounded during the incident and taken to a hospital. Polish authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances, with officials, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the President, expressing deep shock and emphasizing that the safety of citizens is a priority. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conveyed his condolences to the Polish people following the tragedy. Further details have not yet been released.

Sources: Handelsblatt, TVP Info, TVP Info, TVP Info, TVP Info, TVP Info

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