Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:01pm on 21 Dec 2023,Thursday International
In the harrowing incident, David Kozak, a 24-year-old student at Charles University, killed his father in a village near Prague before carrying out a mass shooting at the Faculty of Arts. The assailant's rampage claimed at least 15 lives and left dozens injured before being "eliminated" by the police. This tragedy unfolded near Prague's Old Town, a vibrant tourist destination. Despite initial fears of international terrorism, Czech authorities clarified that the shooting wasn't linked to such motives. Videos circulating on social media captured the panic and chaos as people sought safety during the attack. Prague's Mayor expressed the city's grief, acknowledging the unsettling reality of evolving global threats. The incident is now one of the deadliest shootings in Czech history, prompting condolences from leaders worldwide.
