Chekhia announces tomorrow's mourning day to victims of the mass attack in Prague

The Czech government says 15 people were killed and another 27 were treated in hospitals following Thursday's attack at Charles University in Prague. Of them, 12 are in serious condition and at least one in critical condition.

Czech police have identified those killed and no foreigners are among them. Among the wounded are two citizens of the United Arab Emirates and one from the Netherlands. This case, according to the Czech interior minister, has no connection to international terrorism.

Hundreds of people paid their respects to the victims, while an improvised memorial rose on the street in front of the university.

They placed wreaths with flowers and candles as a black flag waved over.

I was on the other side of the Vltava River and I heard gunshots. I saw police cars passing by and it was extraordinary for me, since I've never seen a similar event, so close to”, Czech student Daniel Broz says.

I was surprised because I didn't expect anything like this to happen so close to me... I was on the same route as the police when they came to the scene of the <x1... Says American student in Prague, James Traux.

Central European country of about 11 million people has 300,000 people carrying weapons, but mass shooting is rare.

Czech police released images from her operation Friday, as the attacker opened fire at the art faculty facility at Charles University in the Czech capital.

Prague Regional Police Staff Director Petr Macek said the gunman killed himself on the balcony of the university building when police officers approached him.

“We will analyse all film images and other materials. But, I think thanks to the fact that space was reduced and he had only one gun left to shoot away, while we were approaching him, he decided to commit suicide”, says Peter Macek, the Police Director in Prague.

The gunman is also suspected of killing another man and his 2-month-old daughter, who were found shot dead in the forest in a village on the outskirts of Prague last week, according to Czech authorities.

The Czech government declared Saturday days of mourning across the country to honour the victims.

White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre said Washington has offered support to Prague following shots that claimed the lives of at least 15 people and injured dozens more.

The federal authorities are in contact with the Czech authorities, while investigating this incident and we are willing to provide additional support as necessary”, Mrs. Karine Jean-Pierre said. / VOA/