Dramatic video from Prague: people leap from building ledge
A tragic incident unfolded at Charles University in Prague, marking the deadliest attack in modern Czech history. A 24-year-old gunman shot and killed 14 people, injuring 25 others before being “eliminated” by the police. The shooting, which started at the Faculty of Arts building, led to dramatic scenes with people jumping to safety from the building’s ledges. Prime Minister Petr Fiala canceled engagements in response to the events.
The authorities revealed the gunman was a student at the university, and his motives remain unknown. Preliminary information suggested his involvement in two deaths in a forest near Prague the previous week. The suspect’s father was found dead earlier on the day of the shooting. Witnesses captured the chaos on social media, depicting terrified crowds and armed police securing the area.
Charles University students, trapped in classrooms, reported barricading themselves during the attack. The university, founded in 1347, holds a significant historical and academic position in the Czech Republic and Europe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed shock at the senseless violence. The incident highlights the need for thorough investigations into the gunman’s motives and the potential connection to the earlier deaths.
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