PILSEN, Czech Republic — Police are actively responding to reports of gunshots heard near the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, southwest Czech Republic, on the afternoon of December 4, 2024. Authorities have confirmed they are investigating the situation, with multiple units deployed to the area around the university campus.
Witnesses reported hearing a series of loud noises prompting emergency services to cordon off the vicinity. Local police are urging residents and students to avoid the area as investigations continue. No official information has yet been provided regarding casualties or the nature of the incident.
The University of West Bohemia, a major educational institution, has been partially evacuated as a precautionary measure, with students and staff instructed to remain in secure locations until further notice. The Czech National Police have not confirmed the identity of any suspects or the cause of the gunshots at this stage.
Details are still unfolding, and authorities have promised further updates as the investigation progresses.
