EU flags fly at half-mast after deadly Krakow shooting

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday that EU flags were flying at half-mast in tribute to the victims and emergency responders following Saturday's deadly shooting in Krakow, Poland, which left six people dead and 16 injured.

"This morning, Europe woke up in grief and disbelief after yesterday's horrific attack in Krakow," von der Leyen wrote on US social media platform X.

"Our flags fly at half-mast in honour of the victims and the brave first responders," she said.

The commission president emphasized European unity in the aftermath of the attack, saying the flags represented a solidarity that was "Stronger than hatred. Stronger than extremism."

The shooting occurred Saturday afternoon near Krakow's Main Market Square, a popular tourist destination, when a gunman opened fire on civilians.

Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said preliminary findings suggested the suspect had been influenced by far-right ideologies, although the indications had yet to be verified.

Police found three more bodies were at the suspect's home, which they identified as belonging to the 25-year-old suspect's parents and sister.

Police shot the suspect, who remains in serious condition, while investigators continue examining the circumstances of the attack.

Poland began two days of national mourning Sunday, with flags lowered to half-mast across the country.