Prague Mass Shooting Leaves 14 Dead, Motive Sought

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Czech police are investigating the motive behind a mass shooting in Prague, where a 24-year-old student killed 14 people and injured 25 others. The gunman's body was found "motionless," and it is believed he died by suicide, although the possibility of being killed by police is also being investigated. The shooter had no criminal record, and authorities received a tip-off that he intended to harm himself. The university where the attack occurred, Charles University, canceled all lectures and events, and the government declared a national day of mourning. The incident has prompted increased security measures at schools and other potential targets.
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