US warns Americans to avoid famed tourist square after gunman kills 6, injures 15

The U.S.Consulate in Kraków, Poland, has issued a warning to American tourists in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in the historic city's center.Kraków, Poland's second-largest city, is a historic city and popular tourist destination in the southern region of the country.Some 180 miles southwest of Warsaw, Kraków is known for its medieval architecture and UNESCO-listed Old Town, which was the site of a recent deadly attack.

 ‘DO NOT PHYSICALLY RESIST’: US ISSUES CHILLING ROBBERY WARNING FOR AMERICANS OVERSEASOn Saturday, Nov.7, a 24-year-old gunman opened fire in Kraków's Main Market Square, killing six people and wounding 15 others.The suspect reportedly wore military-style gear and a bulletproof vest and opened fire after driving into the main square.The U.S.

Consulate in Krakow, Poland, warned American travelers to remain vigilant following a reported shooting that left six people dead and 15 others wounded.(Omar Marques/Getty Images)In the wake of the attack, the U.S.

Consulate in Kraków warned Americans to avoid the area."We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates," the consulate wrote Saturday.AMERICANS WARNED OF VIOLENT PROTESTS AS MAJOR TOURIST DESTINATION FACES SHUTDOWN THREATThe consulate also encouraged U.S.citizens to review the State Department's Worldwide Caution advisory, which urges Americans traveling abroad to remain vigilant amid potential security threats."U.S.

citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when traveling abroad, especially during holiday festivals or public events," consulate officials added.Karol Nawrocki, the president of Poland; President of Krakow Lukasz Gibala; and Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk paid homage to victims of a mass shooting during a silent march in Kraków, pictured above.(Filip Radwanski/Anadolu )"In the event of an emergency, call 1-1-2 for Polish Emergency Services."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTY...