Breaking News · November 7, 2026, 9:20 PM CST
As reported by Al Jazeera:
The suspect, a Polish national, has been arrested after the shooting that also injured 15.
At least six people have been killed and 15 others wounded, including police officers and foreign nationals, in a shooting in the centre of Krakow in southern Poland.
Police said that a man drove onto the city’s Main Market Square at about 3pm (14:00 GMT) on Saturday and “began firing at random people from his car”. Four women and two men were killed.
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He has since been transported to hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.[1]
Video: Associated Press, November 7, 2026 — “Gunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing at least 6 people and injuring 15”. Matched to this story by shared names and terms in its title; watch the original for full context.
On the record
Police said that a man drove onto the city’s Main Market Square at about 3pm (14:00 GMT) on Saturday and “began firing at random people from his car”.[1]
He underwent multiple surgeries and is in a “stable but very critical condition,” a regional police spokesperson told the Reuters news agency.[2]
The numbers in the reporting
How 4 outlets are reporting it
- At least six people killed in shooting in Poland’s Krakow main square (Al Jazeera)
- Poland: After Kraków rampage leaves 6 dead, 3 more bodies found at suspect’s home (CNN)
- Poland in shock after six die in Krakow mass shooting (Reuters)
- Poland mourns Kraków shooting victims as police probe motive (Yahoo)
What CNN reports
At least six people have been killed and 16 more wounded when a gunman opened fire from his car in the southern Polish city of Kraków, officials said on Saturday, adding that three more people were found dead at his home.
Police started getting reports of a shooting at around 3 p.m. local time (9 a.m. ET), when the suspect drove into the city’s main market square and started firing randomly, killing four women and two men, Kraków police said.
The alleged attacker was wearing military-style clothing and used “military weapons,” Police Deputy Inspector Katarzyna Cisło told Polish news outlet TVN24.[2]
What is not yet confirmed
- Poland’s Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz denied reports that the suspect was a soldier.[2]
What the official record says
the Usembassy site (pl) says, in its own words:
Event: Local police confirmed reports of shots fired in Krakow’s Main Market Square.[3]
In the event of an emergency, call 1-1-2 for Polish Emergency Services.[3]
Europa says, in its own words:
Consult the agenda for an overview of the seminar's itinerary – Monday 2 November 2026, 13:00 – Tuesday 3 November 2026, 13:30 (CET) Practical information – When – Monday 2 November 2026, 13:00 – Tuesday 3 November 2026, 13:30 (CET) – Where – Krakow, Poland – Languages – English[4]
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How to Verify This Yourself
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References
- Al Jazeera. At least six people killed in shooting in Poland’s Krakow main square. ↩
- CNN. Poland: After Kraków rampage leaves 6 dead, 3 more bodies found at suspect’s home. ↩
- the Usembassy site (pl). Security Alert – Shooting in Krakow Main Market Square – U.S. Embassy In Poland Primary (official source) ↩
- Europa. International learning seminar on hiring of persons with disabilities – Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Primary (official source) ↩
- news8000.com. At least 6 dead in shooting in the main market square of Krakow, Poland, police say. Related coverage (not quoted above) ↩
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