At least 14 people are dead and dozens are injured after a mass shooting at a university in downtown Prague on Thursday, according to the Czech police president.
Police reported the gunman’s “lifeless body” was found at the university’s faculty of arts and did not publicly name him.
During a news conference, Prague’s police chief said the suspect was a student at Charles University, where the shooting took place.
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Police added the suspect’s father was found dead earlier in the day.
Police confirmed the mass shooting is not linked to international terrorism.
No details have been provided about the victims.
Officers originally said they responded to the shooting at a school in Jan Palach Square.
The philosophy department of Charles University, which is located in the square, was evacuated, Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda said.
“The entire building is currently being evacuated and there are several dead and dozens of injured,” police said.
People were urged to leave the area and stay inside as police sealed off the square.
Prague Fire Rescue was assisting police on site with psychologists and a post-traumatic care team.
Czech president, Petr Pavel said on X that he was “shocked by the events.”
“I am shocked by the events at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University,” he said.
“I would like to express my deep regret and sincere condolences to the families and relatives of the victims that the shooting claimed.
I want to thank the citizens for respecting the instructions of the security forces and providing maximum cooperation.”
