Tragic Prague University Shooting Leaves 14 Dead

Published On: December 22nd, 2023

Shocking and harrowing footage has emerged following a devastating incident at Prague University, with the headline “Prague University shooting leaves 14 dead” dominating television and social media. Numerous videos captured the terrifying scenes, showing individuals desperately jumping to safety from the building’s ledges, several stories above the ground. The sound of gunshots echoed through the air, further adding to the terror. Distressed crowds could be seen fleeing from the area, a popular tourist destination, as shown in another video.

Law enforcement authorities have yet to release information regarding the identities of the victims or any potential motive behind the shooting. The university building, located near the picturesque Vltava River in Jan Palach Square, became the site of this tragic event. Czech Interior Minister, Vit Rakusan, has stated that investigators do not suspect any links to extremist groups or ideologies.

Prague University Shooting Incident

Students from Prague University later revealed that many of them had resorted to barricading themselves in classrooms in an attempt to stay safe.

Shortly after the incident, an email was sent to the Faculty of Arts staff, urging them to remain in their offices and avoid venturing outside. They were instructed to lock their doors, turn off the lights, and place furniture as a barricade.

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The Prague University shooting was carried out by a 24-year-old student identified as David Kozak, who opened fire on innocent individuals within the building. According to the latest updates, Kozak has been confirmed dead.

In response to this tragic event, the Czech government has declared Saturday as a national day of mourning to honor those who lost their lives.

The police swiftly evacuated the philosophy department building at Charles University and cordoned off Jan Palach Square, the location of the shooting. Authorities are currently conducting thorough searches in the area, including the university premises, to ensure there are no explosives present.

Pavel Nedoma, the director of Rudolfinum Gallery situated in the square, reported witnessing the shooter firing towards the nearby Manes bridge, spanning the Vltava River. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Petr Fiala canceled his scheduled engagements and traveled to Prague to gather all relevant information.

Who Was the Prague University Gunman?

All attention is now focused on the deceased gunman responsible for the horrific bloodshed at Prague University. Here’s what the media has uncovered about him so far:

1. David Kozak was a student at Prague University, studying Polish history. Prague Police Chief Martin Vondrasek described him as an “excellent student” with no prior criminal record. However, no further details about the student have been disclosed.
2. The gunman sustained fatal injuries, but it remains unclear whether he took his own life or was shot by law enforcement officers during an exchange of gunfire. The latest Prague University update confirms that he acted alone without any accomplices.
3. Kozak legally owned several firearms. Czech police reported that he was heavily armed during the incident and carried a significant amount of ammunition. This suggests that the attack was premeditated and carefully planned.
4. According to Czech media, the shooter had posted on social media about his thoughts on suicide and mass murder in the days leading up to the attack. He is said to have been inspired by a tragic event that occurred abroad.
5. Police also believe that the gunman murdered his father in their hometown of Houston, located west of Prague, earlier on the same day. It is believed that he had plans to take his own life as well.

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