Czech President Petr Pavel expressed deep regret and offered sincere condolences to the families and relatives of the 10 people killed in a shooting at Prague's Charles University. The gunman was eventually eliminated by the police, but the tragic event left the nation in shock. "I am shocked by the events...," Pavel said in a statement on social media.

Terrorist attack in #Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿 a lone gunman killed 15 people and wounded 24, at Charles University.
Until today the largest shooting recorded in the Czech Republic, President Petr Pavel said he was “shocked by the events” and offered his condolences. pic.twitter.com/hsMKQ41B1R

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The president, who was in the midst of a two-day visit to Paris at the time of the shooting, conveyed his sympathy from abroad. The incident has brought a sense of mourning and grief to the community, and investigations are underway to determine the motive behind the attack.