A shooting incident at Jan Palach Square – Charles University’s Faculty of Philosophy in Prague has resulted in at least ten deaths and several injuries.
The gunman, who was shooting with a rifle from the rooftop, has been eliminated, according to the Czech Police. The entire building is being evacuated, and the injured are being treated.
According to M10News, the City of Prague’s Medical Rescue Services has confirmed the deaths and a large number of injuries. The spectrum of injuries is broad, ranging from very serious to moderate to light.
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Students and faculty were forced to barricade themselves in rooms and climb onto roof ledges to hide from the gunman as a result of the incident.
The incident has shocked the Czech Republic, and condolences have been pouring in from across the world. The President of the EU, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed her deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and the Czech people as a whole.
British Embassy in Prague has advised UK nationals in the vicinity of the Faculty of Arts in the centre of Prague to follow the advice of local authorities.
The Czech President, Petr Pavel, has expressed his deep regret and sincere condolences to the families and relatives of the victims.
The incident is being investigated, and more updates are expected shortly.
