Skip to main content
04 Dec 2024 | 07:51 PM UTC

Czech Republic: Police end search operation at University of West Bohemia in Pilsen late Dec. 4 /update 2

Police end search operations after gunshots reported at University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic, late Dec. 4.

Warning

Police have concluded their search operation and lifted evacuation orders near the University of West Bohemia (Zapodoceska Univerzita) in Pilsen late on Dec. 4. Authorities had evacuated buildings on campus and conducted an extensive search in response to reports of gunshots. It remains unclear whether any shooting has actually taken place. Police reported no injuries near the reported incident site.

Residual disruptions are possible near the University of West Bohemia over the coming hours as police wrap up their investigation and vacate the area.

Allow extra time to reach destinations near or on the University of West Bohemia campus through the night of Dec. 4. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.