“This is an unprecedented schizophrenic act, which the Czech Republic has never seen before in its history,” the interior minister said
Lots of legally declared guns had the alleged perpetrator of the massacre in the “heart” of Prague David Kozak, as announced by the Czech authorities.
Thousands of citizens and tourists lived a nightmare in the center of the “fairytale city” when Kozak, started shooting with a long-barreled diopter gun at Charles University, next to Jan Palach Square.
At least 15 people died, while 24 were injured, some of them are hospitalized in serious condition. The police chief said there are no indications that the deadly attack is not linked to international terrorism according to the data so far, but investigations are continuing.
The incident happened at the Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University in the center of Prague. The building in Jan Palach Square was evacuated.
Speaking to the Interior Minister on Thursday afternoon, Police Chief Martin Vodracek confirmed the death toll, adding that among the injured there are also people in critical condition, so the number of victims may increase.
Police were searching for other trapped students as of late afternoon. As Vodracek explained, identifying the victims won’t even begin until the entire area is checked. “We want to express our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and we want to ask for their patience,” he added.
Vodracek would not confirm whether the shooter was shot by police or shot himself.
This is an unprecedented schizophrenic act, which the Czech Republic has never seen before in its history. It’s something we’ve all been afraid of, something that’s hard to prevent. he is a person who has his own problems and then he will commit the fact that, in addition to taking this life for himself, he will also take it from others,” said Interior Minister Vit Rakusan.
Videos and images released online and in local media showed dozens of young people running away from the university. Students, scared, they tried to save themselves, “hanging” on the windowsills and the rooftops of the university, however a 24-year-old girl lost her balance and was killed.
Check out the shots from the shooting locations in the center of Prague 👇 pic.twitter.com/ulwsKzvX56
— ČT24 (@CT24zive) December 21, 2023
VIDEO: Evacuation of students from the building of the Philosophical Faculty of Univerzity Karlovy in the center of Prague 👇 pic.twitter.com/4AEhi1xhOb
— ČT24 (@CT24zive) December 21, 2023
Okolí náměstí Jana Palacha is full of ambulances, the faculty is practically impossible to reach. Ztichlým centerm Prahy se rozléhají zvuky sirens now. pic.twitter.com/4G0cBwsfcf
— Karolína Blažková (@BlazkovKar) December 21, 2023
It is noted that at noon the 24-year-old’s father was found dead, with everything indicating that he was Kozak’s first victim.
Kozak had posted hateful messages on his Telegram channel, where he expressed his intention to commit suicide in Russian. “I want to die… I hear voices… I intend to kill other people too” he said among other things.
David Kozák, střelec z pražské universiteti, dny préd střelbou na Filozofické fakultě zagolo kanal na Telegramgu, kde psal tyto zprávy v rustině. Translated from Czech. Jde až mráz po zádech. 😭 @iDNEScz @CT24zive @seznam_cz @novinkycz pic.twitter.com/7nK88vJTCi
— Alex de Gia (@alexdegia) December 21, 2023
❗🇨🇿 – UPDATE: The shooter from the University of #Prague is named David Kozak. He shot three people and wounded 20 others. After that, he committed suicide.
Kozak opened fire on the fourth floor of the building of the Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University. Some students,… pic.twitter.com/EsYkp92EED
— 🔥🗞The Informant (@theinformantofc) December 21, 2023
This is the killer at #CharlesUniversity, David Kozak. He killed 10 people and ended up killing himself. #DavidKozak #shooting #Prague pic.twitter.com/XDKd3icRK1
— WarMonitoreu (@WarMonitoreu) December 21, 2023
See photo of the moment he shoots:
University of Prague staff earlier reported gunshots inside the building, according to an email sent to students by Charles University administration. “Don’t move...lock your offices”,the email said.
Strelec was eliminated!!! The whole building is currently evacuated and there are several dead and dozens wounded.
— Policie ČR (@PolicieCZ) December 21, 2023
Police reported a shooting at one of Prague’s schools at Jana Palacha Square. There are dead and injured!https://t.co/aRbwCMTfIy
— TN.cz (@televiznoviny) December 21, 2023
#prague pic.twitter.com/Z3VBx22uao
— drowned fish (@abacmwa) December 21, 2023
‼️#Shooting at a university in the center of #Prague, #CzechRepublic. Prague According to media reports, the attacker used a long-barreled weapon with optics. There are reports of casualties and injuries.
At the moment, the entire Jan Palach Square and the surrounding area are… pic.twitter.com/dDw30wdUP6
— Voice of Europe 🌍 (@V_of_Europe) December 21, 2023
#prague pic.twitter.com/Z3VBx22uao
— drowned fish (@abacmwa) December 21, 2023
‼️#Shooting at a university in the center of #Prague, #CzechRepublic. Prague According to media reports, the attacker used a long-barreled weapon with optics. There are reports of casualties and injuries.
At the moment, the entire Jan Palach Square and the surrounding area are… pic.twitter.com/dDw30wdUP6
— Voice of Europe 🌍 (@V_of_Europe) December 21, 2023
#prague pic.twitter.com/Z3VBx22uao
— drowned fish (@abacmwa) December 21, 2023
‼️#Shooting at a university in the center of #Prague, #CzechRepublic. Prague According to media reports, the attacker used a long-barreled weapon with optics. There are reports of casualties and injuries.
At the moment, the entire Jan Palach Square and the surrounding area are… pic.twitter.com/dDw30wdUP6
— Voice of Europe 🌍 (@V_of_Europe) December 21, 2023
NEWS‼️ Czech Television is reporting deaths and injuries in shooting at Charles University Faculty of Arts in central Prague pic.twitter.com/m63I1D5nuB
— Ian Willoughby (@Ian_Willoughby) December 21, 2023
There has been a shooting at the Faculty of Philosophy, Charles University, in Prague. There are fatalities and injuries at the scene.
Photo: Czech Public TV + https://t.co/r1FiDFYxSk pic.twitter.com/yiqnAIH7cN
— Filip Horky (@FilipHorky) December 21, 2023
Prague right now #prague #prague pic.twitter.com/zhxoFeazTp
— Leo Menindez (@LeoMenindez) December 21, 2023
Shooting in Prague. Gunshots audible in this video. pic.twitter.com/SQKuamHrKm
— inverse square law of information propagation (@_inverse_square) December 21, 2023
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