{"id":25192,"date":"2026-11-07T19:13:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T19:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/krakow-shooting-leaves-six-dead-and-15-injured-in-poland\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T19:13:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T19:13:43","slug":"krakow-shooting-leaves-six-dead-and-15-injured-in-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/krakow-shooting-leaves-six-dead-and-15-injured-in-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"Krakow Shooting Leaves Six Dead and 15 Injured in Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"A\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shooting near the main square in Krakow, southern Poland, has left at least six people dead and 15 injured, with the suspected gunman arrested following an exchange of fire with police.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attack took place on Saturday, November 7, triggering a major emergency response involving police, firefighters and medical teams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Polish broadcaster TVN24, citing the fire service, the victims include four women and two men. Two police officers were also among those injured, with one reportedly in critical condition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gct-readmore\">Read more: Turkish Bloodbath: Gunman Shoots and Kills Random Drivers<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poland\u2019s Interior Minister Marcin Kierwi\u0144ski confirmed that the suspect was a Polish citizen. Police said the man was injured by officers\u2019 gunfire during his arrest and subsequently taken to hospital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A police spokesperson said the suspect was wearing military-style clothing and returned fire during the confrontation with officers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Footage circulating online appears to show the moment police apprehended the suspect as he attempted to flee. The video shows a man lying on the road with his face covered as an armed officer approaches and orders him to remain on the ground.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-1024x875.webp 1024w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-300x256.webp 300w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-767x656.webp 767w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-450x385.webp 450w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-225x192.webp 225w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-900x769.webp 900w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-20x17.jpg 20w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421.webp 1178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-1024x875.jpg\" alt=\"Policeman kneels on city street after an incident; two individuals lie on the road near a graffiti-covered wall, with a car nearby in an urban setting (en_GB).\" class=\"wp-image-612861 sp-no-webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-1024x875.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-767x656.jpg 767w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-450x385.jpg 450w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-225x192.jpg 225w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-900x769.jpg 900w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421-20x17.jpg 20w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/177421.jpg 1178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An air ambulance helicopter also landed in Krakow\u2019s central square as emergency crews worked to assist the injured and transport victims to hospital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the shooting and said he was receiving regular updates on the situation. He also praised the people who risked their lives during the incident.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Deeply saddened by the tragic shooting in Krak\u00f3w.<\/p>\n<p>Our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. Greece stands in full solidarity with the people and Government of Poland and wishes all those injured a swift recovery. \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qplXlFsXrx\">pic.twitter.com\/qplXlFsXrx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u03a5\u03c0\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03b3\u03b5\u03af\u03bf \u0395\u03be\u03c9\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03ce\u03bd (@GreeceMFA) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GreeceMFA\/status\/2119132216038973930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Karol Nawrocki expressed his condolences to the victims, their families and those affected, calling for a thorough explanation of the circumstances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police have said they are not searching for any additional suspects. 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