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At Least Six Dead After Gunman Opens Fire in Krakow, Police Say

New York Times•1 min read•Nov 7, 2026•Updated: 3h ago•REF: OPA-261107-N6R
At Least Six Dead After Gunman Opens Fire in Krakow, Police Say
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  • At least six people were killed in the Krakow shooting incident.
  • The gunman fired from a car near a market square.
  • Police shot the suspect and transferred him to a hospital.
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OPA WIRE, Nov 7 (OPA) — Police in southern Poland confirmed that at least six individuals were killed during a shooting incident in Krakow. The gunman began firing indiscriminately from a car near a crowded market square, sending pedestrians scrambling for cover before law enforcement officers intervened.

First responders rushed to the scene as specialized police units secured the area. Authorities stated that the armed assailant was shot by responding officers during the confrontation and swiftly transferred to a nearby hospital under heavy guard.

Investigators are currently working to establish a motive for the attack, which rattled the historic city center. Forensic teams cordoned off multiple blocks surrounding the market square to gather ballistic evidence and interview witnesses who observed the vehicle moving through the district.

Security officials have urged the public to avoid the downtown sector while the investigation continues. Further updates regarding the identity of the suspect and the exact condition of the hospitalized gunman are expected as police process evidence from the scene.

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