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Archived story · published November 7, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

World · November 7, 2026

Deaths and injuries reported after shots were fired in a market square in Krakow, Poland

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On Saturday, November 7, 2026, a 24-year-old Polish man opened fire from a vehicle in Krakow's Main Market Square, a historic cultural center and tourist destination. The attack left at least six people dead and 15 others injured, including police officers. The perpetrator, who was reportedly dressed in military-style clothing and armed with a long gun, was shot and wounded by police during the incident and is currently hospitalized. Authorities subsequently searched the suspect's residence in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, where they discovered the bodies of three additional victims believed to be family members. While a motive has not been officially confirmed, investigators are examining the suspect's potential interest in far-right ideology.

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  • A shooting occurred in Krakow's Main Market Square on a Saturday around 3 p.m. local time.
  • The suspect is a 24-year-old Polish man.
  • The perpetrator was shot by police and taken to a hospital for surgery.
  • At least 15 people were injured in the attack, including police officers.
  • The gunman was reportedly dressed in military-style clothing.

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  • Authorities discovered three bodies (two women and one man) at the suspect's residence in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk indicated the bodies found at the home may be immediate family members.
  • Internal Affairs Minister Marcin Kierwiński stated the suspect appeared to have an interest in far-right ideology.
  • The suspect reportedly drove a Subaru with license plates from Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski.
  • One source identifies the weapon used as an AR-15 rifle.
  • The regional government and several outlets updated the death toll from five to six.

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