Shooting in Krakow kills at least five, shooter detained

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-11-07 16:00:49 UTC

A gunman opened fire from a passing car in Krakow’s Main Market Square on Saturday, killing at least five people and injuring more than a dozen, Polish police said; the shooter was caught while trying to escape and taken to hospital after being shot, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk said police are investigating. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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1. At least five people killed in shooting in Poland’s Krakow

   Al Jazeera · 2026-11-07 15:22:55 UTC · Summary only

2. 🔴 At least five people killed in shooting in Krakow, Polish police say ⤵️

   France 24 English · 2026-11-07 15:26:49 UTC · Full text

3. Gunman Opens Fire in Krakow, Killing at Least 5, Polish Police Say

   NY Times · 2026-11-07 15:44:24 UTC · Summary only

4. Shooting in Polish city of Krakow leaves 5 people dead and more than a dozen injured

   CBC World · 2026-11-07 15:52:29 UTC · Full text

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