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Prague Charles University shooter identified as David Kozak
Kozak reportedly took his own life, according to preliminary information.
Update: A student killed his father before carrying out a shooting spree at a Prague university, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people, according to Czech authorities.
The gunman was subsequently “eliminated.” Dozens of others were reportedly injured, with at least nine in serious condition, following the incident at Charles University’s Faculty of Arts.
The assailant was identified as a student at the university, and authorities emphasized that the shooting was not linked to international terrorism.
The suspect’s father was discovered dead in a village 13 miles from the Czech capital earlier on Thursday, indicating that he was killed prior to the university shooting spree, near Prague’s Old Town, a major tourist hotspot.
The shooter at the University of Prague has been identified as David Kozak. Initial reports indicate that he shot and killed 15 individuals and injured 36 others before taking his own life.
The shooter at the University of Prague has been identified as David Kozak. Initial reports indicate that he shot and killed 15 individuals and injured 36 others before taking his own life.
A university mass shooting in Prague has resulted in at least 11 fatalities, including the gunman, with 24 others injured, according to officials.
The assailant at Charles University in Prague was killed, possibly by falling from the roof, and there are suggestions that this occurred after a self-inflicted gunshot, as stated by the mayor.
The shooting occurred on the fourth floor of the Charles University Faculty of Philosophy building.
In an attempt to evade the gunfire, some students climbed out of windows and perched on the ledge; tragically, one girl couldn’t maintain her grip and fell, becoming the fourth victim of the attack.
Upon the arrival of numerous police cars at the scene, Kozak reportedly took his own life, according to preliminary information.
Prague mayor states the individual responsible for the shooting incident committed suicide. Czech Ministry of Internal Affairs confirms the lone actor, leading to evacuation of the entire university building.
Prague Charles University shooter David Kozak’s disturbing last messages posted on social media before the horrific mass shooting in Prague today.
Kozak created Telegram channel few days ago, he said that he was tired of life, that everyone hated him and that he hated everyone else.
David Kozak was inspired by 14-year-old Alina Afanaskina, who killed a person at a school in Russia on December 7, 2023.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
