Gunman shoots more than 15 people in Prague - and is killed
A man shoots at people in the center of Prague. There are more than 15 dead and dozens injured, according to officials. The incident took place at a university. The shooter has been eliminated, the police say.
According to police, more than 15 people have been killed and dozens injured in a shooting at a university in the center of Prague. The shooter is also dead, a spokeswoman for the emergency services said, according to the CTK agency. According to initial information, the incident took place at the Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University on Jan Palach Square. Humanities are taught there. The police were on site with a large contingent, including special forces. Jan Palach Square is located just a few hundred meters from the famous Charles Bridge, the symbol of the city on the Vltava River.
The police called on people to avoid the area as far as possible. Residents should not leave their homes. Photos showed students leaving the university building with their arms raised. Other photos show young people seeking shelter under a window on the outside of a building.
Shooter is said to have last been on the roof
According to a report by the Nova television station, the shooter is said to have last been on the roof of the faculty building. An explosion was also reportedly heard. There was initially no further information on the suspected shooter or a possible motive. Students and staff at the university announced on social media that they had barricaded themselves in lecture halls and offices. The people were now to be taken out of the building one by one.
The emergency services sent several ambulances, emergency doctors and a large ambulance to the scene. Charles University was founded in 1348, making it one of the oldest universities in Europe. It has a total of around 49,500 students. Around 8,000 of these study at the Faculty of Philosophy, which offers subjects such as German, Slavic studies and history.
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The shooting incident occurred at the Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University, located in Prague's center. The shooter, reportedly last seen on the rooftop, is believed to have used this location to carry out international acts of criminality.
Despite the chaos and police presence, the university remains a significant hub for humanities education, welcoming around 8,000 students to its Faculty of Philosophy, offering subjects like German, Slavic studies, and history.
Source: www.ntv.de
