9:17 AM PT — Reports now state the gunman has left at least 15 dead, including his father, who was found dead earlier in the day.
Key Takeaway
A gunman opened fire inside Charles University in Prague, resulting in a terrifying scene where students had to hang off the building’s ledge to escape. The gunman has been “eliminated” by the Czech police, with 10 people reported dead and dozens injured.
Unbelievable Scene Unfolds in Prague
An unbelievable scene in Prague, as students find safety on the ledge of a building, after a gunman opened fire inside a university building, with multiple people reportedly dead.
The terrifying moment unfolded Thursday at Charles University in Jan Palach Square, the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. It’s currently unclear how things started, but images from the scene show a group of students hanging off the building, trying to get out of the shooter’s line of sight.
Gunman’s Presence on the Roof
It appears at one point the gunman did get close to the students because he was spotted on the roof, too, with his rifle pointing down at the ground below.
Czech police say 10 people are dead, with dozens of others injured. Cops also say the shooter has been “eliminated.” He has yet to be identified.
Evacuation and Safety Measures
In the midst of the attack, the school’s philosophy department was evacuated, with several people spotted fleeing the scene. An email sent to staff told faculty, “Don’t go anywhere, if you’re in the offices, lock them and place furniture in front of the door, turn off the lights.”
Originally Published — 8:27 AM PT
