Krakow, Poland. Photo: Shutterstock The municipality of Krakow, Poland, has declared four days of mourning following the deadly shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, November 7, in the city center, in which five people were killed and others were injured.
The shooting took place in the area of Krakow's main square (Rynek Główny), near Sławkowska Street, one of the city's central and most touristy areas.
According to the update from the local police, five people were killed and several others were injured. The suspect in the shooting was shot by police.
Following the event, the City of Krakow declared a period of mourning that will begin tomorrow, Sunday, November 8, and last until Wednesday, November 11, inclusive.
As part of the decision, the flags of the municipality, its institutions, and municipal companies will be lowered to half-mast or will bear black mourning ribbons.
Starting tomorrow, mourning symbols will also be placed on the city's public transportation buses and trams.
In addition, it was decided to cancel all events organized by the City of Krakow, municipal units and municipal companies throughout the four days of mourning.
The mayor, Łukasz Gibała, also appealed to organizers of other entertainment events across Krakow to reduce planned activities during the mourning period.
The decision may also affect tourists and visitors to the city, one of Poland's main tourist destinations, especially regarding events and municipal activities planned for the coming days.