By Yadnom Awu/ Asaba
Polish police have confirmed that five persons had died and dozens more injured in a late afternoon mass shooting in the southern city of Krakow.
The police had yet to give details at press time, but locals said the shooting took place in the city’s Central Square, reputed to be the largest medieval era square in all of Europe.
The unidentified suspect was reportedly shot by the police who later ferried him to the hospital.
Measuring 200 metres by 200 metres, the square houses many cafes, bars and restaurants, and is quite popular with tourists and Poles.
The identities of the dead and injured victims were not available at press time.
The Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, in reaction, expressed grief at the incident and empathized with the victims and their families.
