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Czech Republic mourns after worst mass shooting in its history leaves 14 dead at Charles University in Prague

Published: 23 December 2023 at 07:00

Politics

The Czech Republic is observing a national day of mourning after a mass shooting at Charles University in Prague left 14 dead and dozens wounded. The victims include young students, a beloved lecturer, and a department head. The government has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff and a minute of silence was held nationwide. The shooter killed himself and police are still investigating the motive behind the attack. The country is in shock and horror as more details about the victims emerge.

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Peoples Daily

Czech gov't declares state mourning after university shooting - People's Daily Online

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CNN

A promising athlete, a volunteer firefighter, a renowned academic. Czechs mourn the 14 killed in university mass shooting

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AP News

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