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At least five people were killed and more than 10 injured in a shooting at the main square in the Polish city of Krakow, AnewZ reported, citing Polish police.
A police spokesperson said the suspect opened fire on people at random in Rynek Główny square at around 3 p.m. local time on Saturday.
Police officers shot the suspect while detaining him. He is currently receiving treatment in hospital. The spokesperson told journalists that officers used their weapons during the arrest, but the suspect also opened fire. Two police officers were among those injured.
The spokesperson said police information indicated that the suspect was wearing clothing resembling a military uniform.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on the X platform that he had received information from the interior minister about the incident in Krakow. He said police were investigating the cause and all circumstances of the shooting.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki expressed his support for the victims and their families in a post on X. He said he was in contact with the relevant authorities and expected a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident. He added that the head of the National Security Bureau had set off for Krakow.
