Armed attack in Kraków leaves six people dead

On the evening of November 7 an armed attack in the main square of Kraków, Poland’s second-largest city, left six people dead and about 15 injured, according to international outlets including the BBC, Bloomberg and the Guardian.

Reports say the attacker drove into the Main Market Square and opened fire on people at random. Police returned fire, wounded the suspect and detained him. Authorities confirmed the attacker was a Polish citizen; a motive has not been established.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk was reported to be traveling to Kraków. City officials urged residents and tourists to stay away from the area while the investigation continues.

Mongolian users on X shared the news and recalled Kraków as a normally calm destination.