25-year-old Polish man detained in Krakow shooting from car: police deny presence of accomplice

Law enforcement authorities have established that a 25-year-old Polish citizen is responsible for the shooting in Krakow's Main Market Square. Official police representatives refuted previously circulated information suggesting that the attacker had an accomplice or that foreigners were involved in the incident.

Circumstances of the incident

According to data from the RMF24 publication, the man was wearing a military uniform and a black helmet. He was holding a long-barrelled weapon. He opened fire on pedestrians while inside a vehicle. Police officers injured the man, after which he was immediately taken to a medical facility.

Number of victims

According to information that appeared in the media, at least five people died as a result of the shooting. However, at this time, official confirmation of this figure by the authorities has not yet been provided.

Reaction of the country's leadership

Polish President Karol Nawrocki reacted to the tragic events. The head of state reported that he is in contact with the relevant services and awaits the clarification of all circumstances of the attack.

«Я перебуваю на зв’язку з відповідними службами та очікую повного з’ясування обставин цих драматичних подій» (I am in contact with the relevant services and await the full clarification of the circumstances of these dramatic events), Nawrocki emphasised.

According to him, the head of the National Security Bureau has already left for Krakow.