Six killed in Poland gun attack, two days of national mourning declared

Six people were killed and many others injured in a shooting in the Polish city of Krakow, President Karol Nawrotski has declared two days of national mourning.

The president's spokesman said in a statement that the president had signed a decree declaring national mourning throughout Poland on November 8 and 9.

The attack took place on Saturday in a busy area of ​​Krakow, Poland's second largest city. The attacker was said to have been inspired by "far-right" ideology. A British citizen was among the six people killed. Several others were injured in the incident.

Police said the attacker drove a car into Krakow's main market square on Saturday afternoon (November 7) and opened fire on people present there.

Following the incident, a state mourning period began at midnight on Sunday (November 8). The national flag was flown at half-mast across the country during this time.

In addition, black ribbons have been added to the logos of various websites and the use of colors on the websites has also brought an atmosphere of mourning. Radio and television channels have changed their program schedules to pay tribute to the victims.

At the same time, several entertainment events have also been canceled. Various programs are being held in memory of the victims during this period of mourning.

Source: Anadolu