07.11.2026 23:20
Security camera footage of the armed attack in Krakow, Poland, in which 6 people lost their lives and 15 were injured, has emerged. In the footage, after the gunshots, people in the square were seen fleeing in panic, some people falling to the ground, and the surrounding streets emptying within a short time. The moments when the attacker left the scene in a vehicle were also captured on camera.
Footage has emerged of the moment a shooting began in the center of Krakow, Poland, in which 6 people lost their lives and 15 were injured.
HE OPENED FIRE ON PEOPLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE: 6 DEAD, 15 INJURED
According to reports in the Polish press, at around 15:00 local time, an attacker who entered the Main Square in the center of Krakow in a vehicle opened fire on those around from the vehicle. The attacker, wearing military clothing, injured 15 people, 2 of them police officers, and 6 people lost their lives in the attack. In addition, a large amount of ammunition was found in the vehicle used by the attacker.
AMBULANCE HELICOPTER LANDED ON THE SQUARE
After the attack, the historic square was cordoned off, and numerous ambulances and police teams were directed to the area. An ambulance helicopter was also landed on the square to treat the injured.
ATTACKER NEUTRALIZED BY BEING SHOT
In a statement made on the account of the Malopolska Police on the social media platform of the US-based company X, it was stated that the attacker was shot by police teams and taken to hospital. In the statement, which said that 4 of those who lost their lives were women and 2 were men, it was reported that the attacker was a Polish citizen.
Meanwhile, it was shared that one of the 2 police officers injured in the attack was in very serious condition and had been taken into surgery. Authorities called on residents and tourists not to come to the Main Square and for those in the area to move to a safe place.
MOMENT OF ATTACK ON CAMERA
Security camera footage of the moment of the attack has emerged. In the footage, people around the square are seen fleeing in panic after the gunshots, and some people falling to the ground. The moments when the surrounding streets emptied shortly after the attack and the attacker moved away from the area in his vehicle are reflected on camera.
STATEMENTS FROM PRESIDENT NAWROCKI AND PRIME MINISTER TUSK
In a post on his X account, Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that he received the news about the events in Krakow city center with great concern, and conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and his wishes of recovery to the injured. Nawrocki emphasized that he expects the incident to be clarified in all its aspects.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also, in a statement on his X account, conveyed his condolences to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives in the attack and expressed his appreciation for the police officers who performed their duties by risking their lives. Prime Minister Tusk called on politicians of all political views not to make the tragedy political material and underlined that all circumstances of the crime would be clarified.
The Government Spokesperson announced that Tusk was on his way to Krakow and would hold a meeting in the city at 21:45 with ministers and representatives of security units.
MOURNING DECLARED IN THE CITY
Krakow Governor Lukasz Gibala announced that mourning was declared in the city until November 11 in memory of those who lost their lives in the attack.