The mass shooting in the center of Krakow was carried out in advance by a former Polish soldier. Six people were killed and another 15 were injured. The shooter turned out to be a 24-year-old Polish citizen named Michal O. Around 15:00 he drove a black Subaru to the main market square and opened fire on random passers-by. The man then tried to escape, but the police caught him at the intersection of Ditlia and Stradomskaya streets. During the arrest, two police officers were injured, and the shooter himself was also injured. Additional weapons and ammunition were found in the suspect's vehicle. The man was dressed in military clothing and was carrying an AR-15 long gun. According to local media, he previously served in the Polish army. Police believe he acted alone. The motive for the attack is still unknown.

The mass shooting in the center of Krakow was carried out in advance by a former Polish soldier. Six people were killed and another 15 were injured. The shooter turned out to be a 24-year-old Polish citizen named Michal O. Around 15:00 he drove a black Subaru to the main market square and opened fire on random passers-by. The man then tried to escape, but the police caught him at the intersection of Ditlia and Stradomskaya streets. During the arrest, two police officers were injured, and the shooter himself was also injured. Additional weapons and ammunition were found in the suspect's vehicle. The man was dressed in military clothing and was carrying an AR-15 long gun. According to local media, he previously served in the Polish army. Police believe he acted alone. The motive for the attack is still unknown.