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.
Vzhledem k tragickým událostem na pražské filozofické fakultě jsem zrušil pracovní program na Olomoucku a jedu zpět do Prahy. Jsem v kontaktu s ministrem vnitra a PČR. Prosím všechny občany, aby respektovali doporučení složek IZS.
— Petr Fiala (@P_Fiala) December 21, 2023
Prague's rescue service confirmed that 11 people had died, including the shooter. It said about 30 others suffered various injuries, including nine with serious ones.
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.
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
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