Multiple people have been killed and numerous others injured in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, as a result of a gunman’s actions.
The incident is believed to have taken place at a university campus. Czech police swiftly responded to the shooting at Jan Palach square in central Prague on Thursday afternoon.
They confirmed through a social media post that several individuals were found dead at the scene, while many others sustained injuries.
The police have successfully neutralized the shooter and are currently evacuating the building where the incident occurred.’
According to a spokesperson for Charles University, the shooting unfolded within the philosophy department of the university, which is situated in a bustling area near the historic Charles Bridge.
Disturbing footage captured the chaotic scene as frightened crowds fled across the bridge, typically bustling with tourists. Unverified images circulated by local media depicted an armed man on the university building’s rooftop, brandishing a long rifle.