Krakow Main Market Square shooting
A gunman opened fire in Krakow's Main Market Square, killing at least six people and wounding others. A British national was among the dead, according to Polish police. The suspect, a 25-year-old Polish citizen, was wounded by police and taken to hospital; Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the suspect was fascinated with far-right ideologies and held very radical views.
Current state
A gunman fired from a car into Krakow's Main Market Square, killing at least six people and wounding 15. The 25-year-old Polish suspect was wounded by police and hospitalized; Poland's interior minister said he held far-right, ultra-nationalist views. A British national was among the victims.
5 sources · 6 reports · Updated 8 Nov 2026
What changed
Krakow gunman drove onto square, fired from car
Reports now say the Krakow gunman drove onto Main Market Square and fired at people from a car.
Developments
- Key development
Poland's interior minister said the 25-year-old Polish suspect was fascinated with far-right ideologies and held 'very radical' and 'ultra-nationalistic' views.
- Key development
Police shot and wounded the suspect and took him to a hospital.
- Key development
The reported death toll was raised to at least six killed and 15 injured.
- Key development
Initial police and media reports said at least five people were killed and several or more than a dozen were injured in a shooting in Krakow's Main Market Square.