Prague University Shooting

Czech police are working to uncover the motive behind the country's worst-ever mass shooting, which saw a student open fire at a university in central Prague, killing 14 and wounding 25 others.

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a student with no prior criminal record

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Czech President Petr Pavel calls for unity and discourages using the tragedy for political attacks or misinformation

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Police had received a report about the suspect heading to Prague with suicidal intentions before the shooting. The attack may have been inspired by a similar incident in Russia.

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Saturday declared a national day of mourning in response to the incident. President Pavel expresses deep sadness and helpless anger over the unnecessary loss of life.

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Czech police are working to uncover the motive behind the country's worst-ever mass shooting, which saw a student open fire at a university in central Prague, killing 14 and wounding 25 others.

a student with no prior criminal record

but had a significant arsenal of weapons.

The 24-year-old gunman, identified as David Kozak,

Czech President Petr Pavel calls for unity and discourages using the tragedy for political attacks or misinformation

Police had received a report about the suspect heading to Prague with suicidal intentions before the shooting. The attack may have been inspired by a similar incident in Russia.

Saturday declared a national day of mourning in response to the incident. President Pavel expresses deep sadness and helpless anger over the unnecessary loss of life.