MANILA – None of the six known Filipinos studying at Charles University in Prague were among the fatalities or wounded in a deadly shooting incident that killed 15 on the campus.
The Philippine Embassy in the Czech Republic said Friday it has ascertained that the six Filipino students are “safe and everyone is monitoring the situation closely.”
Local reports said a student opened fire inside the philosophy department of Charles University on Thursday, with authorities yet to provide details on the motive for the shooting.
The embassy said Czech authorities have already declared the shooter dead and the situation contained.
The death toll is at 15 and at least 24 were reported injured.
“The victims’ nationalities have not been publicly shared and Prague police contacts have stated that they will inform the embassy should any relevant developments involving Filipinos occur,” the embassy said.
Meanwhile, it advised all Filipinos to avoid the immediate area of the shooting incident and to remain on alert.
The embassy said the Philippines joins the Czech and international expression of grief and dismay over the incident. (PNA)
