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Gunman kills one, wounds six others in Czech town hall before killing self

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Posted on January 19, 2026

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· Last updated: January 19, 2026

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PRAGUE, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A woman was killed and at least four other people including a police officer were wounded in a shooting at a Czech village's town hall on Monday, police said, adding the

Czech Town Hall Shooting Leaves One Dead and Several Injured

Overview of the Shooting Incident

PRAGUE, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A shooting at a Czech town hall left one person dead and at least six others, including three police officers, wounded on Monday, authorities said, adding that the gunman had also killed himself.

Casualties and Injuries

Police said they had secured the building in Chribska, 110 km (70 miles) north of Prague.

Police and Emergency Response

"Currently, nothing suggests any terrorist or extremist motive. Nor is it a politically or religiously motivated attack—everything points to a relationship-based motive," police said on X.

Motive Behind the Attack

CTK news agency cited the region's police director as saying the attacker had shot himself and that the town's mayor was among the injured.

At least one woman was seriously wounded, police said.

Psychologists had been sent to the scene to help those affected, the police said.

(Reporting by Jason Hovet; Editing by Andrew Heavens and Bernadette Baum)

Key Takeaways

  • A shooting occurred at a Czech town hall.
  • One person was killed and several injured.
  • The gunman was also found dead.
  • Incident took place in Chribska, north of Prague.
  • Police secured the area and provided emergency response.

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