VIDEO// Mass shooting in downtown Prague
A mass shooting in downtown Prague killed 10 people and injured about 30 others, and the person who opened fire also is dead, Czech police and the city's rescue service said Thursday, AP reports.
UPDATE Following the armed attack in the center of Prague, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has canceled his plans and is returning to the capital.
Vyzýváme občany, aby se v blízkém okolí nezdržovali a nevycházeli z domu. Zásah policie stále pokračuje. pic.twitter.com/OHnSsq4G5f
— Policie ČR (@PolicieCZ) December 21, 2023
PHOTO: Active shooter at Charles University in Prague, reports of multiple dead and injured pic.twitter.com/y2h7ZGwhgv
— BNO News (@BNONews) December 21, 2023
Seemingly big incident here in Prague. Lots of sirens and flashing lights. Thoughts to all of those involved. pic.twitter.com/h2TyF95SOX
— Tom Large (@TomLargeReports) December 21, 2023
The philosophy department of Charles University, which is located in the square, was evacuated, Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda said.
The police department said the square has been sealed off. It urged people to leave the surrounding streets and stay inside.
Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan said no other assailant was at the scene, but he urged people to cooperate with police.
