Six Killed in Shooting in Poland’s Kraków
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November 8, 2026

Six Killed in Shooting in Poland’s Kraków

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On Tuesday, a gunman opened fire in Kraków's Main Square, a famous place in Poland. Polish police said that six people died and 15 others were hurt in the attack. The shooting happened in the centre of the city, where many people visit and spend time.

Authorities said the gunman started shooting suddenly in this busy area. Police believe the main reason for the high number of victims is that the Main Square was crowded at the time. The exact reason why the gunman attacked is still unknown. Officials have not yet said if the people involved knew each other.

After the attack, police closed the Main Square. Emergency services took the injured people to hospital. Local people, tourists, and businesses in Kraków are now worried about safety in public spaces. The police are continuing to investigate to find out more details about the shooting.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
authoritiesN/əˈθɒr.ɪ.tiz/

the people in charge of public order

victimsN/ˈvɪktəmz/

people hurt or killed in an accident

touristsN/ˈtʊr.ɪsts/

people visiting places for pleasure and interest

investigateV/[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]/

examine facts to discover the real truth

involvedADJ/ɪnˈvɒlvd/

taking part in a specific activity situation

injuredADJ/ˈɪndʒəd/

physically hurt or harmed in an accident

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Six Killed in Shooting in Poland’s Kraków

November 8, 2026~1 min read
Not sure? Take the level test →
B1 Pre-Intermediate
0:000:54

Follow spoken words in real time.

On Tuesday, a gunman opened fire in Kraków's Main Square, a famous place in Poland. Polish police said that six people died and 15 others were hurt in the attack. The shooting happened in the centre of the city, where many people visit and spend time.

Authorities said the gunman started shooting suddenly in this busy area. Police believe the main reason for the high number of victims is that the Main Square was crowded at the time. The exact reason why the gunman attacked is still unknown. Officials have not yet said if the people involved knew each other.

After the attack, police closed the Main Square. Emergency services took the injured people to hospital. Local people, tourists, and businesses in Kraków are now worried about safety in public spaces. The police are continuing to investigate to find out more details about the shooting.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
authoritiesN/əˈθɒr.ɪ.tiz/

the people in charge of public order

victimsN/ˈvɪktəmz/

people hurt or killed in an accident

touristsN/ˈtʊr.ɪsts/

people visiting places for pleasure and interest

investigateV/[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]/

examine facts to discover the real truth

involvedADJ/ɪnˈvɒlvd/

taking part in a specific activity situation

injuredADJ/ˈɪndʒəd/

physically hurt or harmed in an accident

Ready to learn these 6 words?

About 8 minutes · 5 activities

Reading Quizzes

9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

Where did the shooting incident take place?

Choose an answer to continue

Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions