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Fourteen people are killed and 25 others injured during a mass shooting at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. The perpetrator, a student at the university, kills himself after police arrived; he also killed his father before the shooting.
A mass shooting at Charles University in Prague leaves fourteen dead and twenty-five injured, carried out by a student who also killed his father before taking his own life.
On December 21, 2023, a student opened fire on campus at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. The attack began after the assailant fatally shot his father at their home and proceeded to the university grounds. Armed officers responded swiftly, and the shooter ended his own life upon police arrival. Fourteen victims were killed and twenty-five others injured, many of whom were students and staff. Authorities cordoned off the area, conducted a forensic investigation, and provided medical and psychological support to survivors. The tragedy sparked national mourning and debates on campus security and gun control. University administrators later announced enhanced safety protocols and counseling services to prevent future incidents.
2023
a mass shooting
Charles University
Prague
Czech Republic