In brief
The Bulgarian Embassy and Foreign Ministry report no Bulgarian casualties in the Krakow market square shooting that killed six and injured at least a dozen people. Polish police confirmed the assailant was apprehended and hospitalized, while casualty counts vary among sources. The incident continues to be monitored by authorities and consular services.
On November 7, 2026, the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw reported that no Bulgarian nationals were among the victims of a shooting in Krakow’s Main Market Square that claimed six lives and left many injured.
According to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry’s press office, an assailant drove a vehicle into Main Market Square, opened fire indiscriminately with a long‑barrelled firearm, and was later apprehended by police, sustaining injuries before being taken to a hospital.
Shooting details
Polish police confirmed the gunman was taken into custody and that he sustained injuries during a confrontation with authorities.
The Bulgarian Embassy said it was in constant contact with local officials, monitoring developments and ready to provide consular assistance if required.
Polish media and international agencies report the attack left six people dead and 15 injured, while Deutsche Welle cites at least a dozen injuries. The exact number of wounded remains unconfirmed across reports.
The incident is under ongoing investigation, with local authorities maintaining a security alert and advising visitors to avoid the area temporarily.
Sources also note that the U.S. Embassy in Poland issued a similar security alert, referencing the same incident and warning about potential danger in the area. However, the embassy’s page had technical issues at the time of reporting.
Consular agencies across Europe remain ready to assist citizens who may have been affected by the shooting, as the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it would provide support where necessary.
