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MANILA, Philippines — None of the six known Filipino students at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic were hurt in the shooting incident that took place on campus on Thursday, according to embassy officials.
The Philippine Embassy in the Czech Republic said in a statement on Friday that it has gotten in touch with “representatives” of the students and ascertained that all six are safe and uninjured.
A student at Prague’s Charles University opened fire and shot 14 people dead and injured 25 others on Thursday, according to authorities’ accounts, in what is believed to be the worst mass shooting event in the Czech Republic’s recent history.
The shooter is now dead and “the situation is contained,” according to the embassy, which cited Czech government authorities.
The Philippine Embassy in Prague said that the victims’ nationalities have not been publicly released and that it would be notified by Prague police on any possible incidents involving Filipinos.
The embassy has advised all Filipinos in the immediate area to avoid the shooting site and to remain on alert.
Based on the database of the Czech Ministry of Interior, there are at least 1,512 Filipinos with long-term visas in the country. — Cristina Chi
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