Five people were killed and around a dozen others were wounded after a gunman opened fire in the historic centre of Poland's second city of Krakow. According to police statements, a man drove a car onto Krakow's Main Square and began shooting at random people. Officers shot a suspect at the scene, who was then transported to a hospital and is now in custody. A Krakow police spokesman confirmed the casualties to AFP by phone, while regional police shared updates on X, noting that the perpetrator was neutralized by law enforcement. An AFP reporter at the location observed multiple police cars and ambulances surrounding the area as authorities cordoned off the historic square, a major tourist hotspot popular with both local residents and international visitors. Witnesses expressed shock, with a woman recounting seeing a man firing at people while walking around the square, describing it as an unprecedented tragedy for the city. Deadly shootings remain rare in Poland, a European Union and NATO member state with a population of 38 million. However, the nation has been on high alert following a series of violent incidents, including stabbings previously denounced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as a cult of violence. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that police are actively investigating the background and all circumstances surrounding the attack, describing the event as a tragic shooting. Conservative-nationalist president Karol Nawrocki also reacted on X, stating he was in communication with relevant authorities and awaiting a full explanation of the dramatic events, emphasizing that the safety of citizens is an absolute priority. Krakow, located in southern Poland and serving as the country's former capital, attracts millions of visitors annually, having recorded 16.2 million tourists in the previous year. Source: Khaleej Times #Krakow #Poland #News #WorldNews
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