Gun attack kills 6 next to basilica in Poland

Archbishop of Krakow calls for city to pray after attack leaves 6 dead and 16 injured in Main Market Square, next to St. Mary's Basilica.

Gun attack kills 6 next to basilica in Poland

TL;DR

  • Six people were killed and sixteen were injured in a shooting in Krakow's Main Market Square.
  • The attack occurred near St. Mary's Basilica.
  • The Archbishop of Krakow has called for unity and prayer.
  • The gunman, a man in his 20s, was apprehended by police.
  • The suspect is reported to have "very radical views" and a fascination with far-right ideologies.
  • The Prime Minister has called the attack terrorism.
  • National mourning has been declared for November 8th and 9th.