Maia Sandu stands with Poland after deadly Kraków shooting
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu expressed solidarity with Poland on Sunday after a shooting in Kraków killed six people and left 16 injured, including the suspect.
Sandu expresses solidarity with Poland
“Deeply saddened by the attack in Kraków. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones and the Polish people. Moldova stands with you,” Sandu wrote on X.
The message followed Saturday's shooting in Kraków's Main Market Square, where a gunman drove into the crowded area and opened fire on passers-by. Shots were also fired at a passing tram, but no passengers were injured.
Six people killed in Kraków shooting
The attack took place at around 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, November 7. Police deployed approximately 30 units to the scene and arrested the suspect at around 4 p.m.
The suspect, a 24-year-old Polish citizen from Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, was shot by police during the intervention and taken to hospital in serious condition.
Polish authorities reported six fatalities and 16 people injured, including the suspect. Two police officers were seriously injured while attempting to stop the gunman.
Three Polish nationals and one British citizen were among those killed. The nationalities of the other two victims had not been publicly disclosed.
Suspect reportedly influenced by far-right ideology
Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideologies and held radical views.
The 24-year-old had a firearms licence and no known criminal record, according to information released by Polish authorities.
Three more people were found dead at the suspect's home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there were indications that the victims were members of the suspect's immediate family.
Polish media reported that they could be the suspect's parents and sister. Their identities had not been officially confirmed in the initial reports.
Poland declares national mourning
Poland declared national mourning for Sunday, November 8, and Monday, November 9, in memory of the victims.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
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