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Prague shooting: 15 dead in Prague shooting, including gunman (video)

In an attempt to escape the gunfire, some students climbed out of the windows and sat on the ledge, but one of the girls could not hold on and fell, becoming the fourth victim of the attack

Newsroom December 22 03:42

At least 15 are dead from the attack of a 24-year-old student at Charles University in Prague.

The murderer was shooting both inside and outside the school.

Heavy police forces, heavily armed, were mobilized when the attack began in the historic center of the Czech capital.

Many buildings were evacuated and residents were asked to stay indoors.

Videos released on social media show 24-year-old David Kozak going out on the balcony and opening fire.

‼️Newly released video footage of CZECH SHOOTER in Prague‼️

The shooter was standing up, hiding behind a fence, shooting not only people inside the university but also down the street

He was using gun ZEV 308 Win AR10 pic.twitter.com/v77XL5Y4KS

— Lenka Houskova White (@white_lenka) December 21, 2023

Among the dead is the perpetrator of the attack who, according to reports, shot himself when police cars arrived at the scene.

In an attempt to escape the gunfire, some students climbed out of the windows and sat on the ledge, but one of the girls could not hold on and fell, becoming the fourth victim of the attack, local media reported.

In a message that has been circulated in the Czech media, the attacker is said to have announced the attack on an educational institution.

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