“David Kozak: Gunman Kills 14 and Injures 25 at Charles University in Prague”

Accident – death – Obituary News : David Kozak, a 24-year-old student, has been identified as the gunman responsible for a tragic shooting incident at Charles University in Downtown Prague on Thursday, December 21. The incident resulted in the deaths of 14 people and left 25 others injured. Local media reports indicate that Kozak, who had been “eliminated” by the police, launched a rampage at the Faculty of Arts at Charles University, where he was enrolled as a student. He indiscriminately began shooting at the scene, causing chaos and devastation.

Authorities have stated that there is no suspected link to any extremist ideology or groups in this incident. They have also revealed that the shooter killed his father in his hometown of Houston, a village outside Prague, earlier on the same day. The shooter had plans to take his own life and was reportedly incapacitated at the scene. However, it remains unclear whether he died by suicide or was shot by officers during an exchange of gunfire.

This tragedy follows another incident earlier this month, where David Kozak is suspected to have killed a man and his two-month-old daughter in the east of Prague. The motive behind these acts of violence is still unknown.

Charles University, founded in 1347, is not only the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic but also one of the oldest educational institutions in Europe. David Kozak, described by authorities as an excellent student with no criminal record, was pursuing a master’s degree focused on the history of Poland from Charles University. He had already obtained a bachelor’s degree in history and European studies.

In the days leading up to the shooting, chilling final messages shared on social media by David Kozak revealed his disturbing thoughts about massacres and mass shootings. In one alarming post, he allegedly wrote, “I want to do school shootings and possibly suicide. I always wanted to kill. I thought I would become a maniac in the future.” These posts raise questions about Kozak’s mental state and what might have driven him to commit such acts of violence.

It has been discovered that Kozak created a Telegram channel a few days before the shooting, where he expressed his chilling desire to inflict harm on others, stating that he disliked everybody. He also expressed admiration for other school shooters, including 14-year-old Alina Afanaskina from Russia and Ilnaz Galyaviev, who carried out a mass murder in Kazan, Russia, killing nine people. These troubling influences indicate a disturbing trend of individuals seeking inspiration from past acts of violence.

The shooting at Charles University prompted a swift response from the Czech Republic, with the declaration of a national day of mourning. The country mourned the loss of 14 lives, marking this tragic event as one of the worst mass shootings in Czech history.

Following the shooting, students at Charles University took to social media to share their experiences of barricading themselves in classrooms as the chaos unfolded. The university sent an email to its staff, instructing them to stay put, lock their offices, and barricade the doors with furniture while turning off the lights. These measures were taken to ensure the safety of students and faculty during the incident.

The investigation into David Kozak’s motives and the events leading up to the shooting is ongoing. Authorities are working tirelessly to piece together the puzzle and understand what drove a seemingly excellent student to commit such a heinous act of violence. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of mental health support and early intervention in preventing acts of violence and preserving the safety of our communities..