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The Czech Republic has declared December 23, 2023, as a Day of national mourning

To honor the victims of the mass shooting in Prague, the Government of the Czech Republic has declared December 23, 2023, as a Day of national mourning.

According to the last information by the Czech Police, 14 people were killed and 25 wounded during the shooting in the building of the Charles University in Prague on December 21, 2023. The gunman is dead and represents no other danger to citizens and tourists in Prague.

Following the tragic event, the police of the Czech Republic have set up an emergency number for the public and students' relatives and friends: +420 974 823 158. Operators communicate both in Czech and English.

We express our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this tragic incident.

An electronic book of condolences honoring victims is available at condolences@mzv.gov.cz.