The Czech Republic has declared a day of mourning on December 23 to honor the victims of a mass shooting that occurred on December 21. The shooting took place at Charles University in Prague, where a 24-year-old student named David Kozak killed 14 people and injured 25 others. The gunman, who acted alone and had no criminal record, opened fire in the philosophy department of the university, where he was a student. The suspect is also suspected of killing his father earlier that day and a man and his two-month-old daughter the previous week. The Czech government has declared that the shooting had no connection to international terrorism. The shooting is the worst mass shooting in the Czech Republic’s modern history. The nation’s worst mass shooting prior to this incident occurred in 2015, when a gunman opened fire in the town of Uhersky Brod, killing eight before ending his own life.
How did the czech government respond to the prague shooting
The Czech government responded to the Prague shooting by declaring a national day of mourning to honor the victims. Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced that Saturday would be a day of mourning to commemorate the 14 people killed and 25 injured in the mass shooting at Charles University. Interior Minister Vit Rakusan also stated that the shooting had no connection to international terrorism, emphasizing that it was a “horrible crime” and not linked to foreign interests. Additionally, President Petr Pavel expressed “great sadness” and “helpless anger at the unnecessary loss of so many young lives,” offering sincere condolences to the relatives of the victims and all those affected by the tragic incident.
What was the immediate response of the czech government to the prague shooting
The immediate response of the Czech government to the Prague shooting was to declare a national day of mourning to honor the victims. Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced that Saturday would be a day of mourning to commemorate the 14 people killed and 25 injured in the mass shooting at Charles University. Interior Minister Vit Rakusan also stated that the shooting had no connection to international terrorism, emphasizing that it was a “horrible crime” and not linked to foreign interests. Additionally, President Petr Pavel expressed “great sadness” and “helpless anger at the unnecessary loss of so many young lives,” offering sincere condolences to the relatives of the victims and all those affected by the tragic incident.
The gunman responsible for the mass shooting at Charles University in Prague was “eliminated” by the police, according to Czech officials. No arrests were made in connection with the shooting. The name of the gunman has not been released, but he was a 24-year-old student named David Kozak. The police believe that he acted alone and had no criminal record. The gunman was also suspected of killing his father earlier that day and a man and his two-month-old daughter the previous week. The Czech government quickly sought to quell concerns that the massacre was backed by foreign interests, stating that there was no indication that it had anything to do with international terrorism.
What was the motive behind the prague shooting
The motive behind the Prague shooting appears to be related to the gunman’s personal struggles and mental state. The suspected gunman, a 24-year-old student named David Kozak, posted messages on social media indicating his hatred for the world and his desire to leave as much pain in it as possible. He expressed feelings of being hated and stated, “I don’t care because it’s mutual.” These messages, along with other social media posts, are being investigated by the police to understand the shooter’s mindset and potential motives. The police also believe that the gunman killed his father earlier on the day of the shooting and had been planning to take his own life. The shooting is being characterized as a “pre-mediated horrific act” that appears to have stemmed from the shooter’s personal struggles and mental state.
Staff at the faculty of arts of Charles University were sent an emergency email during the shooting in which staff were urged to “stay put”, according to Reuters.
