Police Confirm: Prague Gunman Shoots Himself on Rooftop – Shiv Telegram Media
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Mass shooting in downtown Prague leaves 13 dead, 25 injured
In a horrifying incident that shook the nation, a mass shooting occurred in downtown Prague, resulting in the deaths of 13 people, including the gunman, and leaving at least 25 others severely injured. The shooting took place at Charles University’s Faculty of Arts, where the victims were all killed inside the university, some of whom were classmates of the shooter.
The gunman has been identified as a 24-year-old student at Charles University’s Faculty of Arts. Shockingly, the shooter died by suicide after the rampage and was found to have a large collection of weapons and ammunition.
Authorities have confirmed that three of the injured were foreign nationals, with two individuals hailing from Saudi Arabia and one from the Netherlands. The victims’ identities have not yet been disclosed, as authorities are in the process of notifying their families.
Speculations around the motive for the shooting have begun to surface. Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda confirmed that the police do not believe it was an act of terrorism, but rather a result of the shooter being inspired by a similar event abroad. It has also been revealed that the shooter’s father was tragically found dead in a village west of Prague before the shooting incident, which may have played a significant role in the shooter’s state of mind.
The shooting began at approximately 3:00 PM local time, and within 20 minutes, the shooter was found dead by suicide. Police swiftly sealed off the area and advised citizens to stay indoors while they conducted a thorough investigation.
Images and reports of the shooter have been circulating on social media, depicting a man dressed in black holding a rifle. Police had prior information about an imminent attack at the school, heightening concerns about the adequacy of security measures in place.
In a shocking twist, authorities suspect that the shooter may be linked to the killing of a young man and his two-month-old daughter earlier in December. This revelation has escalated the investigation, with law enforcement agencies working tirelessly to connect the dots and understand the shooter’s motives.
As the nation mourns this tragic incident, Prime Minister Petr Fiala has canceled scheduled events to address the aftermath of the tragedy. Debates around gun control and mental health awareness have been reignited, urging authorities to take necessary steps to prevent such catastrophes in the future.
The deadly mass shooting has left the Czech Republic in a state of shock and mourning, as innocent lives were lost in a place meant for education and enlightenment. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with hopes of gaining a deeper understanding of the tragedy and preventing any further acts of violence.
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