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Krakow Gunman Kills Nine in Rare Mass Shooting
Gunfire in Krakow's main market square on Saturday left at least two people dead and 10 wounded, officials said.
- 2 dead and 10 wounded, according to authorities.
- Police were still running an operation on Dietla Street, city hall said.
- Emergency crews, including an air ambulance, responded near St Mary's Church.
- No arrests had been confirmed at the time of reporting.
Why it matters: The attack struck Krakow's historic center, a crowded public area. Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued a statement the same afternoon.
- Tusk said: "The police are investigating the background and all the circumstances of the attack."
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CTV News1dPoles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right viewsDeutsche Welle2dPoland begins two days of mourning over Krakow shooting by suspected far-right gunmanFrance 2416hPoland braces for tense week after deadly shooting deepens political divisionsAssociated Press1dPhotos of Krakow’s Main Square as Poland mourns victims of a mass shootingBBC News1dPoland shooting: Surgeon who assisted wounded police officer 'undoubtedly saved his life'Times of Israel1dDespite deadly Krakow shooting, local Jews say they still feel safe in PolandWESH 2 News1dA shooting in the Polish city of Krakow killed 6 people. Here's what to knowYahoo News1dPoland shooting: Surgeon who assisted wounded police officer 'undoubtedly saved his life'Bloomberg2dPoland’s Deadliest Shooting in Years Deepens Political DivideJapan Times19hPoland mourns victims of Krakow shooting amid security fearsJerusalem Post1dPoland mourns victims of Krakow mass shooting as reports of far-right motive deepen security fearsNewsweek2dKrakow Shooting Suspect: What We Know As More Victims DiscoveredPBS NewsHour1dPoles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right viewsScripps News1dPoland stunned as suspect with far-right views kills 6 in Kraków mass shootingThe Hill1dPoles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right viewsWGAL 81dA shooting in the Polish city of Krakow killed 6 people. Here's what to knowWPLG Local 102dPolish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has 'ultranationalistic' views, authorities sayChicago Tribune1dKrakow mourns rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right viewsFinancial Times2dGunman kills six in Kraków shootingIBTimes2dSeveral Casulaties Reported After Shooting In Poland. The Suspect Was Shot By Police.News4Jax2dPoles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right viewsNPR2dGunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 6 people and injuring 15PennLive2d5 dead, more injured in Poland shootingRealClearWorld10hMass Shooting in Krakow, PolandSky News2dBriton among six killed by 'far-right' gunman in Krakow rampageThe National Desk2d6 killed, 11 hurt as 24-year-old gunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow: policeTMZ2dKrakow Shooting Leaves at Least 5 Killed in Poland After Gunman Drove Onto SquareUSA Today2dFive people dead, more than 10 wounded in shooting in PolandWFLA News Channel 82dGunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 5 people and injuring at least 12WKBN Youngstown2dAuthorities say gunman who killed 6 in Krakow, Poland has 'ultranationalistic' viewsWPXI Pittsburgh2dPolish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has ‘ultranationalistic’ views, authorities sayWSAV Savannah2dGunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 5 people and injuring at least 12WSB-TV Atlanta2dGunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 5 people and injuring at least 12
Left coverage, 14 sources: The left frames it as a developing incident, focused on the death toll and the official response.
The Independent1dPhotos of Krakow’s Main Square as Poland mourns victims of a mass shootingABC News2dDeadly mass shooting in Poland investigated as terror act, prosecutor saysAl Jazeera1dPoland mourns six killed in attack as authorities launch ‘terrorism’ probeNBC News2dKraków shooting that killed 6 was motivated by far-right views, authorities sayThe Boston Globe2dPoland mourns mass killing. Authorities say attacker had far-right views.The Guardian2dPolish prosecutors open terrorism investigation into Kraków shootingCBS News2dMass shooting in Krakow, Poland market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured; 3 more found dead in suspect's homeCleveland.com2d5 dead, more injured in Poland shootingCNN2dAt least five dead in shooting in the main market square of Krakow, Poland, police say | CNNHuffPost2dPoland In Shock As 6 Dead After Mass Shooting In KrakowLos Angeles Times2dGunman opens fire in Krakow, Poland, killing 5 and injuring 12Politico2dAt least 5 killed in Kraków shootingThe New York Times1dReeling From Rare Mass Shooting, Poles Ask What Set Off Young SuspectThe Washington Post1dMass shooter kills six in Poland, and three bodies are found at suspect’s home
Right20 sources
Daily Mail23hMoment hero policeman stops 'far-Right' gunman's killer rampage that left a British man and eight others dead in KrakowThe Sun10hPoland gunman ‘slaughtered sleeping family & cats before packing car with 500 rounds of ammunition for deadly rampage’New York Post1dFears for hero Polish cop who took down Krakow mass shooter and then collapsedBreitbart News12hPolish Gov't Accused of Lying About Mass Shooter 'Far-Right' TiesJust the News3dGunman kills five people in shooting at market square in PolandNewsmax2dPoland Mourns Six Killed in Krakow Shooting RampageThe Epoch Times3dShooting at Poland Market Kills at Least 6The Washington Times1dPoles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right viewsLifeSiteNews2dBreaking: Five dead in shooting at major Polish city square - LifeSiteThe Gateway Pundit2dKraków Terror Attack: Gunman Kills Six in Poland’s Historic Main Square as U.S. Ambassador Says “America Stands With Poland” * The Gateway Pundit * by Antonio GraceffoCitizen Free Press2dMass shooting Krakow market in Poland, at least 6 dead — This link has raw video.NTD2dShooting at Poland Market Kills at Least 5OutKick2dGunman opens fire from moving car in European tourist hotspot, leaving 6 dead and at least 12 woundedRedState2dGunman Driving Into Square in Krakow, Poland, Opens Fire, Killing 6 and Injuring 15The Daily Caller1dDefense Minister Calls Deadly Shooting ‘Act Of Terror’ After 6 Killed, 15 Injured In Allied NationThe Right Scoop2dDUDE BREAKING VIDEO – Terrorist shooter shot and killed by police officer in Krakow, PolandTownhall2dShooting in Poland Leaves at Least 6 Dead, Over 10 WoundedWall Street Journal2dSix Dead in Shooting at Market Square in PolandWashington Examiner2dGunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 5 peopleZeroHedge2dAttacker In Combat Gear Opens Fire In Polish City, Killing 5, Dozen Injured
What’s next: Police are working to establish who fired the shots and why. The operation on Dietla Street was ongoing.
- Has anyone been arrested in connection with the shooting?
- Who carried out the attack, and what was the motive?
- Is the Dietla Street operation linked to the shooter or a separate scene?
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