Deadly Shooting in Central Krakow Leaves Six Dead, Three More Found at Suspect’s Home
A 25-year-old gunman opened fire at random in Krakow’s bustling Main Market Square before being shot and arrested by police within three minutes. Shortly before 15:00 local time, the suspect drove into the square and began firing at pedestrians and a passing tram. Armed officers engaged him in a gunfight within three minutes, preventing a larger massacre. Six people (four women and two men, including a British national and three Polish citizens) were killed in the square. Sixteen others were hospitalized, including five foreigners and two police officers—one of whom is in critical condition after being shot three times. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that three additional bodies (two women and one man) were discovered during a police search of the gunman’s residence. The 25-year-old Polish suspect wore military-style attire and carried a military-grade weapon, with more firearms and ammunition found in his vehicle. Early investigations indicate he was inspired by far-right, ultra-nationalist ideologies. Krakow Mayor Łukasz Gibała declared a period of mourning through Wednesday, November 11, as PM Donald Tusk, President Karol Nawrocki, and international leaders condemned the “savage and murderous attack.
Let’s Pray:
Merciful Lord, our Comforter, Redeemer, and Advocate, do not be silent—hear our cry! Cease the weapons of the enemy and stop the evil spreading around. You alone are near to the brokenhearted and save the crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Today, we stand before Your presence for Krakow and the nation of Poland. Lord, wrap Your loving arms around the families of the six victims in the square and the three found at the suspect’s home, bind their wounds and fill each person with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Stretch out Your healing hand over the sixteen hospitalized—especially the critically injured police officer—guiding surgeons and medical teams for a full recovery. In Your boundless mercy and love, save and deliver this 25-year-old gunman. Pardon his iniquities, grant him a new heart, and let him see Your light of salvation. O God, rebuke the spirit of hatred, radicalization, and violence in the land. Grant wisdom to investigators and leaders, and let Your truth prevail over every dark ideology, renewing the people’s mind in Your word, and teach everyone Your knowledge, O Lord. Remain the wall of fortress and a watchman over every Polish city. Reveal Yourself as the ultimate Protector and Light that overcomes the darkness, and let Your peace, unity, and love reign across Poland. Thank you, Christ Jesus, for always intervening on our behalf. In Jesus’ holy name, Amen.
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— Psalm 28:8-9 NKJV
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Report date: November 07, 2026
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