At least five people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a shooting at the Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday, police said.
Police officers shot the suspected gunman at the scene, and he was subsequently transported to a hospital.
"Five people died and over a dozen were injured in the incident at the Main Market Square. The perpetrator was shot by police and is currently being transported to a hospital. Emergency services are operating at the scene," Polish Police wrote on X.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are working to determine the motive and background of the shooter. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that he is monitoring the situation closely.
"I am being kept informed by the minister of the interior about the situation in Krakow following the tragic shooting. The police are investigating the background and all circumstances of the attack," Tusk posted on his X handle.