At least six people were killed and 15 others injured in a shooting that occurred in Krakow, Poland's historic Main Market Square on Saturday afternoon. Polish authorities confirmed the suspected perpetrator was shot and wounded by police.

Preliminary findings suggest the gunman was influenced by far-right ideology, according to Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski. The incident began around 3 p.m. local time when a man reportedly drove a car near the market square and began firing shots at random people. The shots were initially believed to have been fired from a passing vehicle.

Of the six individuals killed, four were women and two were men. The victims included three Polish citizens, one British citizen, and two unidentified individuals. Among the 15 injured, 11 are Polish nationals and five are foreign nationals. Two police officers were also among the wounded. The perpetrator, who was wearing military-style camouflage clothing, was armed with an AR-15-style rifle, according to a Krakow police spokesperson.

Authorities stated that the attacker was a Polish citizen and denied reports of a second suspect being involved. Police are investigating potential links to extremist groups or any accomplices. The suspect was transported to a hospital, and police also discovered a variety of weapons and ammunition in the vehicle he had been driving.

In a later development, Prime Minister Donald Tusk revealed that counterterrorism officers searching the shooter's home found three deceased individuals inside: two women and one man. Tusk indicated strong indications that these individuals were immediate family members of the suspect, describing the situation as an "extraordinary tragedy."

The commander in chief of the police, Marek Boron, added that the perpetrator and his family legally possessed weapons, specifically sports firearms. The investigation is ongoing, with police examining the suspect's motives and any potential connections to extremist circles.

Of the 15 injured individuals, 16 people were admitted to Krakow hospitals, including five foreigners. Thirteen were treated as the most serious emergency cases. The perpetrator himself was also taken to a hospital.

This incident marks a significant act of violence in Poland, prompting a swift and extensive investigation by national authorities into the perpetrator's background and potential affiliations.