Six people have been killed and 15 others injured in a shooting in Krakow, southern Poland, on Saturday near the city's main square. Four women and two men are reported to be among the dead, while two police officers are among the injured.
The suspected perpetrator, a Polish citizen, was arrested after the intervention of law enforcement. According to the Interior Ministry, he attempted to flee and during the operation there was an exchange of fire with police. The suspect was injured and was transported to hospital under the supervision of the authorities. The condition of one of the two injured police officers is reported to be critical.
Police said no other people were being sought in connection with the attack. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the situation was being closely monitored and that authorities were investigating all possible circumstances and motives for the incident. President Karol Nawrocki also reacted, expressing solidarity with the families of the victims and the injured.
