A gunman killed six people and wounded 15 others in a shooting attack in Krakow's main square on November 7, 2026, in what Poland's interior minister described as an "act of terror."
The attack occurred around 3 p.m. local time in the heart of Krakow's old town, a major tourist hub in Poland's second-largest city. According to police, a 25-year-old man drove a vehicle into the main square and opened fire at random pedestrians from multiple locations using an automatic weapon. Among the dead were four women and two men.
Polish police responded by opening fire on the attacker, wounding him. He was arrested and transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities identified him as a Polish citizen, though his name was not immediately released.
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said the attacker held "very radical" and "ultranationalistic" views. "Everything indicates that he was fascinated by far-right ideologies," Kierwinski stated at a news conference. Police said they are investigating the motives behind the attack.
The shooting also affected public transportation in the area. A tram on route number 1 came under fire, with a bullet damaging the driver's cabin window, though no passengers or transit workers were injured.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said police are investigating the background and circumstances of the attack. The city of Krakow declared a period of mourning through November 11.