Czech Republic: Prague University Rocked by Unprecedented Gunman Rampage, 14 Lives Lost | Oneindia
A 24-year-old Czech student commenced a horrific sequence, launching a brutal attack at Prague's university, claiming 14 lives and injuring 25. President Petr Pavel declared a National Day of Mourning for the tragedy. Police found a cache of weapons, suspecting the assailant's suicide. The shooter, with no criminal record, acted alone, shocking a nation and prompting international condolences.
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00:00 In a country where gun violence remains relatively uncommon, a horrific incident has left the
00:15 streets of Prague shocked and stunned.
00:17 Tragedy struck Prague as a 24-year-old Czech student initiated an unfathomable sequence
00:23 of events, first murdering his father before lodging a deadly assault at his university.
00:29 This appalling incident has resulted in the loss of 14 innocent lives and 25 others wounded,
00:34 culminating in what the officials deem the most devastating mass shooting in Czech Republic's
00:39 history.
00:40 Following the distressed events, the government has also announced a nationwide Day of Mourning
00:45 slated for December 23, a gesture to honour and remember the victims of this heart-wrenching
00:50 tragedy.
00:52 President Petr Pavel, expressing profound sorrow and indignation at the needless loss
00:56 of youthful life, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and affected by this
01:02 catastrophic incident.
01:04 Law enforcement, upon learning of the suspect's probable trajectory towards Prague from Kladno,
01:09 swiftly acted, uncovering a chilling cache of weapons at the Charles University in downtown
01:14 Prague.
01:15 Prior to their arrival, the assailant's father was also discovered dead, setting off a chain
01:19 of events that led to the shooter's rampage.
01:22 The police reacted promptly to the reports of shooting at the university's main building,
01:26 evacuated students from the Faculty of Arts and swiftly mobilised to the scene.
01:31 Moreover, the authorities now link the gunman to the prior killings of a man and his infant
01:36 daughter, who was found deceased in the wooded area outside Prague.
01:39 Meanwhile, the gunman's demise is presumed to be self-inflicted.
01:42 Yes, he committed suicide.
01:44 Investigations are now underway to ascertain whether police intervention might have played
01:49 a role.
01:50 The shooter, identified as a high-achieving student with no prior criminal record, acted
01:55 alone.
01:56 He was perplexing authorities, who assert no connection to international terrorism.
02:00 The scene outside the university saw a building sealed off by the authorities, witnessing
02:04 hero moments as students sought refuge and attempted to evade the attacker while police
02:09 acted swiftly to contain the situation.
02:12 The city of Prague, grappling with the aftermath, saw its residents stunned and dismayed, echoing
02:16 sentiments that such incidents were once considered remote but now are finally a tragic reality.
02:23 As the world grapples with the rising menace of individual shooters, international leaders,
02:28 including France's Emmanuel Macron, have also offered their solidarity.
02:31 Meanwhile, White House has pledged support to the Czech Republic.
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