Kraków Shooting: Six Killed and 15 Injured in Deadly Attack on Poland’s Main Market Square

Six people were killed and 15 injured after a gunman opened fire in Kraków’s Main Market Square on November 7, 2026. Police detained the suspect as investigators examined a possible extremist motive.

A deadly shooting in central Kraków, Poland, has left six people dead and 15 others injured after a gunman opened fire in the historic Main Market Square on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The attack prompted a major emergency response, a police investigation and an official period of mourning across the city.

The casualty figures and central details in the supplied report are supported by Kraków’s municipal authorities and multiple established news organisations.

What Happened in Kraków’s Main Market Square?

The shooting began shortly after 3 p.m. local time near Sławkowska Street, close to the historic square. According to police information published by the city, a man drove through the area and fired at people from his vehicle.

The violence was reported at more than one location. A tram was also struck by gunfire near Plac Wszystkich Świętych, damaging the driver’s cabin window. The driver and passengers were not injured.

Emergency responders and police officers arrived as victims were treated and taken to hospital. Authorities confirmed that six people died—four women and two men—and 15 others were injured. Two police officers were among the wounded.

Suspect Shot and Detained by Police

Police shot the suspected gunman during an encounter near the intersection of Dietla and Stradomska streets. He was detained and taken to hospital for treatment.

Authorities described him as a Polish citizen. Police said he appeared to have acted alone and that weapons and ammunition were recovered from the vehicle. Reports described his clothing as military-style, but officials clarified that he was not a serving member of the Polish Armed Forces.

Possible Far-Right Ideological Motive Under Investigation

Poland’s Interior Minister, Marcin Kierwiński, said preliminary information suggested the suspect had been influenced by far-right ideology and held radical, ultranationalist views.

Investigators are examining the circumstances and possible motivation behind the attack. Although officials have used the language of terrorism when describing the incident, the investigation remains important in establishing the full background and any relevant legal findings.

Three More People Found Dead at Suspect’s Home

Prime Minister Donald Tusk later announced that three people—two women and a man—were found dead at a property associated with the suspect in another Polish city. Authorities said they were believed to be close relatives.

Investigators were examining whether those deaths were connected to the Kraków attack. Their identities and the precise circumstances surrounding their deaths were not fully established in the initial reports.

Kraków Announces Official Mourning

Kraków Mayor Łukasz Gibała announced an official mourning period through November 11. A crisis-management team was established at City Hall, while authorities urged residents and visitors to avoid the affected areas and follow police instructions.

The attack occurred in one of Poland’s best-known tourist destinations, an area normally crowded with residents, visitors and people enjoying its restaurants, cafés and historic landmarks.

Disclaimer

This article is based on information released by Kraków’s municipal authorities and reporting from established international news organisations. The investigation is ongoing, and details about the suspect’s motive, the three additional deaths and the identities of all victims may be updated as authorities release further information.

Some early reports differ on the suspect’s precise age and the number of injured people. This rewrite uses the Kraków municipal authority’s confirmed figure of 15 injured and avoids stating an age that is inconsistent across reports.

Our thoughts are with the victims, those recovering from their injuries, their loved ones and everyone affected by this tragedy.