The Czech Republic is a country located in Central Europe. Historically referred to as Bohemia, the country is bordered by Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. With a population of over 1 million residents as of 2023, Prague is the capital and largest city in the European country.
According to recent reports, a 24 year old man shot and killed about 14 people at the Faculty of Arts building of Charles University in Prague. The report further mentions that students who were attending lectures suddenly heard gunshots from outside their classrooms and proceeded to barricade the doors or hide for safety.
This is being reported as the deadliest mass shooting the country has experienced in decades, with over 25 people injured and 10 in critical condition. The unidentified shooter has reportedly been killed.
