Poland Attack

A gunman opened fire in Krakow, Poland’s city square Saturday, killing six people and injuring more than a dozen others in an “act of terror.”

Around 3 p.m. local time, a 24-year-old man in military-style clothing drove around Krakow’s touristy Main Market Square in a black Subaru, using “military weapons” to shoot bystanders at random. Police arrived within 3 minutes, chased down, shot, and injured the shooter before arresting him. Two officers, who were seriously wounded while apprehending the gunman, have been hailed as “heroes.”

Police later discovered the bodies of the gunman’s parents and sister at his home ~125 miles away.

Polish authorities say the suspect was “fascinated by far-right ideologies” and is believed to have acted alone. Yesterday, Poland’s president announced two days of national mourning.

PRAY WITH US
Mighty God, have mercy on us. We are waiting for You to banish the darkness, waiting for You to wipe away tears, waiting for You to swallow up death forever. Come quickly, Lord Jesus!

Immanuel, draw near to and comfort those who are mourning. Heal the critically wounded and terrorized. Restore and renew the one who has committed this violence; shine cleansing light into the shooter’s deep darkness. Prince of Peace, quiet the anxious fear of those who witnessed this tragedy. Hasten the coming of Your kingdom, where hatreds cease, and tears are no more.
Amen. (read full prayer)