After a student opened fire in a university in central Prague, killing 13&nbsp;and wounding 25 others, Czech police are now trying to find the motive behind the worst-ever mass shooting witnessed by the country. 
 
Czech President Petr Pavel has called for unity and said that people should not use such killings for spreading misinformation or launching political attacks. The victims, whose identities have not been disclosed yet, included the father of the gunman. 
 
The government declared Saturday as a national day of mourning. Speaking over the incident, Pavel expressed his "great sadness" and "helpless anger at the totally unnecessary" loss of lives.

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The shootout took place at the Faculty of Arts building of Charles University around 15:00 local time (14:00 GMT) on Thursday (Dec 21). The university is near Jan Palach Square, which is located at the heart of the Czech capital. 
 
After entering the building, the gunman started to open fire&nbsp;in the classrooms and corridors, as the students and staff used furniture to barricade themselves into rooms. 
 
In some dramatic videos shared on social media, people were seen dangling from the university building's outside ledge before jumping to another part of the roof, which is several metres below. However, the shooter&nbsp;killed himself after the university shooting.

<h2>Czech prime minister appeals for 'sensitivity'</h2>

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, in a message to the citizens on Friday morning, appealed to them to show consideration and stop spreading unverified information. 
 
“Dear friends, please approach the tragedy that happened yesterday at [Charles University Faculty of Arts] with sensitivity and consideration. Many people have lost loved ones and friends, and the depth of their pain and sorrow is hard to imagine. Also out of respect for them, please refrain from quick judgments and do not spread unverified information,” PM Fiala said.

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"An investigation is ongoing at this time and it is in everyone’s interest to clarify and investigate the smallest details of what happened yesterday and what led up to it. Yesterday’s brutal attack affected our entire society, we are going through a painful and sad time, our thoughts are with those who were directly affected by yesterday’s tragedy,” he added. 
 
Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan later said that the government identified 14 bodies, and they included 13 victims, which included the shooter. He said that there were no foreign nationals among the dead.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

After a student opened fire in a university in central Prague, killing 13 and wounding 25 others, Czech police are now trying to find the motive behind the worst-ever mass shooting witnessed by the country.

After a student opened fire in a university in central Prague, killing 13 and wounding 25 others, Czech police are now trying to find the motive behind the worst-ever mass shooting witnessed by the country. Czech President Petr Pavel has called for unity and said that people should not use such killings for spreading misinformation or launching political attacks. The victims, whose identities have not been disclosed yet, included the father of the gunman. The government declared Saturday as a national day of mourning. Speaking over the incident, Pavel expressed his "great sadness" and "helpless anger at the totally unnecessary" loss of lives. Also read: Prague university shooting: Police say more than 15 killed, shooter 'eliminated' The shootout took place at the Faculty of Arts building of Charles University around 15:00 local time (14:00 GMT) on Thursday (Dec 21). The university is near Jan Palach Square, which is located at the heart of the Czech capital. After entering the building, the gunman started to open fire in the classrooms and corridors, as the students and staff used furniture to barricade themselves into rooms. In some dramatic videos shared on social media, people were seen dangling from the university building's outside ledge before jumping to another part of the roof, which is several metres below. However, the shooter killed himself after the university shooting. Czech prime minister appeals for 'sensitivity' Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, in a message to the citizens on Friday morning, appealed to them to show consideration and stop spreading unverified information. “Dear friends, please approach the tragedy that happened yesterday at [Charles University Faculty of Arts] with sensitivity and consideration. Many people have lost loved ones and friends, and the depth of their pain and sorrow is hard to imagine. Also out of respect for them, please refrain from quick judgments and do not spread unverified information,” PM Fiala said. Watch: Prague: Mass shooting in University building "An investigation is ongoing at this time and it is in everyone’s interest to clarify and investigate the smallest details of what happened yesterday and what led up to it. Yesterday’s brutal attack affected our entire society, we are going through a painful and sad time, our thoughts are with those who were directly affected by yesterday’s tragedy,” he added. Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan later said that the government identified 14 bodies, and they included 13 victims, which included the shooter. He said that there were no foreign nationals among the dead. (With inputs from agencies)

Prague mass shooting: Czech police try to uncover motive behind attack, PM appeals for 'sensitivity'

In the Czech Republic, authorities are looking for a man who apparently watches people in sleep after breaking into homes to commit petty theft, the Czech police said on Thursday (June 30). As per a report by news agency AFP, he has broken into several homes in the country's capital Prague. The officers have noted that even the presence of people doesn't bother him. In fact, he intentionally picks such houses. So far, the police have registered seven cases. But the officers fear that there could have been more. The details that emerged so far make this&nbsp;burglar creepy.&nbsp;

As quoted by the news agency, Prague police spokesman Jan Rybansky said in a statement: "Home security camera footage makes it clear the perpetrator does not mind the presence of people." He added that "on the contrary, we could say he literally seeks out such homes."&nbsp;

While giving an example of an extremely creepy incident, Rybansky said in one case, the suspect was sitting on the bed next to the nine-year-old daughter of the house owner in her child's room. At the time he was there, the girl was asleep and had no idea about his presence.&nbsp;

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The movement of the suspect around the house was recorded by some house owners. The footage showed that he was there when the owers were awake.&nbsp; 
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The statement on the police website: "To avoid being disturbed, he locked himself in the room or on the entire floor, searched it and then left the house."&nbsp;

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The manhunt is on for a suspect aged between 55 and 60, who has a limp. He has mostly broken into houses in Prague. He has burgled one house twice within a year.&nbsp;

The police said that the man faces up to three years in prison if convicted.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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In the Czech Republic, authorities are looking for a man who apparently watches people in sleep after breaking into homes to commit petty theft, the Czech police said on Thursday (June 30).

In the Czech Republic, authorities are looking for a man who apparently watches people in sleep after breaking into homes to commit petty theft, the Czech police said on Thursday (June 30). As per a report by news agency AFP, he has broken into several homes in the country's capital Prague. The officers have noted that even the presence of people doesn't bother him. In fact, he intentionally picks such houses. So far, the police have registered seven cases. But the officers fear that there could have been more. The details that emerged so far make this burglar creepy. As quoted by the news agency, Prague police spokesman Jan Rybansky said in a statement: "Home security camera footage makes it clear the perpetrator does not mind the presence of people." He added that "on the contrary, we could say he literally seeks out such homes." While giving an example of an extremely creepy incident, Rybansky said in one case, the suspect was sitting on the bed next to the nine-year-old daughter of the house owner in her child's room. At the time he was there, the girl was asleep and had no idea about his presence. ALSO READ | Report sheds light on big brands like Coca Cola and how they 'greenwash' their products The movement of the suspect around the house was recorded by some house owners. The footage showed that he was there when the owers were awake. The statement on the police website: "To avoid being disturbed, he locked himself in the room or on the entire floor, searched it and then left the house." ALSO READ | China's new plan to find 'Earth 2.0 ET' The manhunt is on for a suspect aged between 55 and 60, who has a limp. He has mostly broken into houses in Prague. He has burgled one house twice within a year. The police said that the man faces up to three years in prison if convicted. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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