Already 15 dead: Czech media find out who committed the shooting in Prague
Kyiv • UNN
David Kozak, a 24-year-old philosophy student, goes on a mass shooting spree in the center of Prague, killing more than 15 people and injuring 24.
Probably, the shooting with a large number of victims in the center of Prague (Czech Republic) today, December 21, could have been carried out by 24-year-old student of the philosophy faculty of the local university David Kozak. This was reported by Novinky.czwith reference to the Czech edition , UNN reported .
Details
Previously, the boy was put on the wanted list in a case related to a violent death in the village of Kladenské. Later it turned out that Kozak was most likely the shooter in the Czech capital who killed at least ten people and injured dozens, according to the publication
According to the information released by the police in connection with the search, Kozak was supposed to be armed. It is also noted that the motive of the criminal who opened fire in a school in Prague today is unknown.
Kozak earned a bachelor's degree in history and European studies, and then went on to earn a master's degree in history. He specialized in the history of Poland.
Addendum
Czech police chief Martin Vondrashek said that as of the evening, the death toll from the shooting at Charles University in Prague had exceeded 15, and 24 more people were under medical care.
Also, according to the head of the Czech police, the law enforcement operation continues. In particular, they are inspecting the Charles University building for possible explosives.
Recall
Czech police today reportedthat a shooting took place in the center of Prague, on Jan Palach Square. In connection with the incident, law enforcement officers blocked the square and the area surrounding the university.
Later, it became known that the attacker was neutralized by law enforcement, and evacuation of the building began.