Krakow Market Square Shooting
A gunman drove a vehicle into the Main Market Square in Krakow and began shooting randomly at crowds on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as a tragic shooting.
The death toll rose to six victims after a wounded person died, police announced on the platform X. The deceased include four women and two men.
Suspect wore military clothing and held radical views
The suspect wore military clothing and carried a long-barreled weapon during the attack. Police found additional firearms and a large amount of ammunition inside his vehicle.
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski stated that the shooter was obsessed with right-wing ideology and held very radical views.
National mourning begins following deaths of suspect's relatives
Investigators discovered the bodies of the suspect’s 53-year-old father and two female relatives, aged 52 and 21, inside an apartment in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski. President Karol Nawrocki initiated official procedures for a two-day national mourning period across Poland starting November 8, ANTARA News reported.
Police cordoned off the historic market square and surrounding streets. The traditional trumpet call from St. Mary’s Church stopped for 12 hours for the first time since 1939 to honor the victims.
Leaders condemn attack as police tighten security
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed deep sadness over the deaths and condemned the threat of violent right-wing extremism, ANTARA News reported. US Ambassador Tom Rose and EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas also issued statements condemning the attack, according to CNBC Indonesia.
Police in Warsaw tightened security around tourist areas by setting up road barriers near Krakowskie Przedmiescie. Police reported that others were injured, including two police officers and five foreign nationals.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Krakow Attack
How many people were killed and injured in Krakow?
Six people died, comprising four women and two men. Others sustained injuries, including two police officers and the suspect.
What was the suspect’s background?
The Polish national lived in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, where police found three of his family members dead in an apartment. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski stated the suspect was obsessed with right-wing ideology.
When did Poland observe national mourning?
President Karol Nawrocki initiated official procedures for a national mourning period on November 8 and November 9, 2026.
Earlier coverage: Krakow Shooting Death Toll Rises to 6 People
Related reading