A shooting in the Charles University in Prague caused an unspecified number of deaths on Thursday and dozens injured, Czech police reported.

“An unknown person opened fire shortly afterwards 3:00 PM (local time) at the Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University in Pragueon Jan Palach Square,” in the heart of the capital, according to Radio Prague International.

Equipped with a long weapon with telescopic sight, The aggressor continued shooting after police arrived on the scene. until he was finally murdered.

“The shooter has been eliminated! “At the moment the entire building is being evacuated and there are several dead and dozens of injured on the spot,” the Czech police wrote on their X account (formerly Twitter).

In another message, he called on citizens not to take to the streets.

“All emergency services are currently on site. “We will provide more information as soon as possible,” police said.

Students from the above-mentioned faculty shared information about it on social networks people who stayed sheltered in the classrooms or in the university librarybefore authorities began to evacuate the education center.

Some media quoted witnesses as saying they heard an explosion.

The officers cordoned off the entire area and closed off traffic and public transport in the area. (JO)