Supplemental Info:

SITREP

A short time ago, a man drove a vehicle onto Kraków’s historic Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) and opened fire at random people from the car. Police engaged the suspect, shot and detained him. He was transported to hospital. Police state he acted alone. The square (a major tourist and local gathering place) is cordoned off, with a large emergency response underway including an air ambulance helicopter landing on-site.

Dead: 5 (confirmed by police).

Injured: 10+, including at least two police officers.

Details on Suspect

• Male, reportedly 25 years old

• Drove a black Subaru (reports of missing or no license plates).

• Wearing military-style camouflage clothing and a balaclava.

• Armed with AR-15-style rifle described in multiple reports. A substantial arsenal of additional weapons and ammunition was recovered from the vehicle.

• Engaged police with return fire, was shot by officers, detained

• Identity and nationality not yet publicly confirmed by authorities.

• Motive unknown. Police describe random targeting

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Security Alert – Shooting in Krakow Main Market Square

By U.S. Mission Poland

November 7, 2026

Event: Local police confirmed reports of shots fired in Krakow’s Main Market Square. Avoid the area at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.

We encourage U.S. citizens to review our Worldwide Caution. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when traveling abroad especially during holiday festivals or public events. In the event of an emergency, call 1-1-2 for Polish Emergency Services.

Actions to Take

• Avoid crowds and demonstrations.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Keep a low profile.

• Monitor local media for updates.

• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.

Assistance

U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland

Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31, Piękna 12

00-539, Warsaw

+48 22 504 2784 (business hours)

+48 22 504 2000 (after-hours emergencies involving U.S. citizens)

ACSWarsaw@state.gov

https://pl.usembassy.gov/services/

U.S. Consulate General, Krakow, Poland

Ul. Stolarska 9

31-043 Krakow, Poland

+48 12 424 5189 (business hours)

+48 22 504 2000 (after-hours emergencies involving U.S. Citizens)

KrakowACS@state.gov

https://pl.usembassy.gov/services/

U.S. Consular Agency, Poznan, Poland

Ul. Paderewskiego 8 room 06, 61-770 Poznan

Tel: +48 61 851 8516

ConsularAgencyPoznan@state.gov

Consular Agency Poznan

State Department – Consular Affairs

+1 (888) 407-4747 or +1 (202) 501-4444

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