Shooting in Kraków: Czech police increase patrols, six dead and 12 injured
Following a deadly shooting at the main square in Kraków, Czech police are implementing preventative security measures. Patrols carrying long firearms will be deployed in areas with higher concentrations of people.
Czech police respond to Kraków tragedy with increased patrols
According to tn.nova.cz, Czech police are adopting preventative security measures following Saturday's shooting in Polish Kraków. Police officers with long firearms and ballistic protection will appear in public to a greater extent, particularly in areas with higher concentrations of people.
"We will then individually address with local governments the possible placement of technical barriers as part of planned cultural events in cities," police stated on the X network.
A direct link to the Czech Republic has not been confirmed. "Although the shooting in Kraków should have no direct connection to the Czech Republic, we are implementing preventative security measures," police officers explain, stating that they are in close contact with their Polish colleagues within the framework of international cooperation.
Adam Čörgő, spokesperson for the ministry of foreign affairs, told the ČTK agency that there is currently no information available indicating that Czech citizens were among the victims or injured.
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) expressed support for Poland on the X network. "I am thinking of all the victims, their families and loved ones. I wish the injured the speediest recovery. To Poland and Prime Minister Donald Tusk in this difficult hour, I express my full support," he wrote.
The shooting took place on Saturday at around 3 p.m. on Kraków's main square. The attacker drove onto the square in a Subaru vehicle and fired a long rifle at those around him. Police officers who responded neutralised him; he is receiving treatment in hospital for gunshot wounds. The attack has claimed six lives so far, with another 12 people fighting for their lives.
Source: Google News CZ — Crime (cs)