Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured

A man drove into an open market in the Polish city of Krakow and opened fire from his car, killing at least six people and injuring at least 15 others, authorities said. Another three people were later found dead in the suspect's home. The suspected gunman was shot by police and taken into custody. The shooting happened in the Main Market Square in Krakow around 3 p.m. local time on Saturday. Krakow police said the alleged shooter began firing at random people from his car. Police said the victims were four women and two men.Two women and one man believed to be relatives of the suspect were later found dead in suspect's home, said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, according to The Associated Press.
Marcin Kierwiński, Poland's interior minister, said there were indications the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideology, according to Reuters. The suspect, a 25-year-old Polish citizen, is fascinated with far-right ideologies and held "very radical" and "ultra-nationalistic" views, The AP reported Kierwiński said at a news conference.Five foreigners were among the wounded victims, Kierwiński said. He said a foreign national was among those killed. A spokesperson from the U.S. State Department told CBS News they are not aware of any U.S. citizens being harmed at this time. Police officers are also among the wounded. The perpetrator was
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