President Karol Nawrocki of Poland has initiated the formal procedure to declare national mourning following the tragic events in Krakow, with the days of mourning set for November 8 and 9, the website infohub.kz reports.
The head of state's press secretary, Rafal Leskiewicz, announced the start of the procedure. According to him, the draft decree will soon be sent to Prime Minister Donald Tusk for countersignature.
"In connection with the tragic events in Krakow, the President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, has initiated the formal procedure to declare national mourning, which will be observed on November 8 and 9. The draft decree on this matter will soon be sent to Prime Minister Donald Tusk for countersignature," Rafal Leskiewicz said.
In parallel, Krakow Mayor Lukasz Gibala signed an order declaring mourning in the city itself, which will last until November 11.
According to the latest figures, six people were killed and 15 others injured in the shooting. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as a terrorist attack. Among the injured are citizens of Germany, Russia, Austria, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
The shooter himself was wounded during his detention and was subsequently hospitalized in serious condition. Weapons and ammunition were found in the suspect's car.
It was reported earlier that the shooting took place in the center of the Polish city of Krakow, with reports of dead and wounded at the time.