\u2013<\/span> was targeted in the attack this afternoon (Thursday, December 21). Several have been killed and more injured, it is claimed.<\/p>\nIt is alleged the shooter has since killed himself after unleashing a tragic bloodthirsty frenzy on students in the capital city. <\/p>\n
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), journalist Filip Hork\u00fd wrote: "There has been a shooting at the Faculty of Philosophy, Charles University, in Prague. There are fatalities and injuries at the scene."<\/p>\n
Photos and clips posted to social media showed people fleeing the scene. One video, which showed swathes of people running across a bridge in the capital city, was captioned: "Praga right now #prague #praga."<\/p>\n
It is believed the shooter has been gunned down. Police have yet to confirm the reports.<\/p>\n
One X user who said they are a student at the university wrote: "Currently stuck inside my classroom in Prague. Shooter is dead, but we are waiting to be evacuated. Praying to make it out alive.<\/p>\n
"Locked the door before the shooter tried to open it. F***ing hell."<\/p>\n
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