Shooting At A University In The Czech Republic Kills 15; Gunman Was A Student At The School

At least 15 people have been killed,  and two dozen more wounded in a mass shooting at a university in Prague in the Czech Republic.

The shooting happened at Charles University located near the Charles Bridge, a popular tourist site. Officials said the gunman was also killed.

The gunman was a 24-year-old student at the University.  His  father was found dead earlier on Thursday December 21st 2023.

The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic calls the shooting “tragic”.

 

People wait near the building of Philosophical Faculty of Charles University in downtown Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. A mass shooting in downtown Prague killed several people and injured others, and the person who opened fire also is dead, Czech police and the city’s rescue service said Thursday. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) used locally DEc 21st 2023

@ap.images