At least 14 people were killed, and 25 others sustained injuries in a mass shooting at the Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday.
The shooting took place in the philosophy department, as per police source, adding the ‘death toll may rise.’
Authorities are investigating what’s been described as the worst mass shooting in the history of the Czech Republic.
Police identified the shooter as 24-year-old David Kozak, a history student.
David Kozak lived almost 20 km from the city of Prague and was getting his Masters Degree in Polish History.
He was an ‘excellent student’ according to sources at the University, police said.
Kozak legally owned several guns and was heavily armed during the incident, which police said was ‘well thought out and horrible.’
Police found Kozak’s body inside the university but it was unclear if he killed himself or was shot.
Kozak had earlier talked about going through with such an act on a messaging app. He is also suspected of shooting and killing a father and a newborn baby just one week before carrying out his murderous rampage, as per AP.
Police provided no information about the victims or a potential motive.
Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan stated that investigators ‘do not suspect any connection to extremist ideologies or groups.’
Charles University authorities have announced that they will increase security measures on campus with immediate effect
‘We express our deepest condolences to all the bereaved families who lost their loved ones. Our thoughts are now with the loved ones of those who are now fighting for their lives,’ they said in a statement.
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