When we hear the word campus, we may think of the United States, where frequent incidents of gun violence have plunged countless students and families into grief and fear. However, such a tragedy is not only happening in the United States, it can also happen in Europe, and even in the beautiful and ancient city of Prague, which we are familiar with.
On the afternoon of December 21, a shocking incident occurred at the Prague University of Economics, where a 24-year-old man, named Kozak, carrying a semi-automatic rifle, randomly approached teachers and students on campus, killing 15 people and injuring 30 others. This is the most serious incident in the history of the Czech Republic and the most tragic campus incident in Europe in recent years. Why would this ** do such a thing?What is the motivation and psychology behind him?
According to the **'s investigation, Kozak did not develop a killing plan on the spur of the moment, but premeditated. Before leaving for Prague, he had killed his father in the town of Hoston, located in the Kradeno region, which is his hometown. His father was a retired military officer who owned multiple legal firearms. Kozak had stolen a semi-automatic rifle from his father's gun cabinet, along with a large amount of ammunition.
In addition, it is now suspected that Kozak killed a father and daughter, a middle-aged father and his infant daughter, at random in Kranovicles, near Prague, last week. No suspect was found in the case at the time, but it is now found that the guns and bullets used by Kozak match the evidence at the scene.
Why did Kozak choose Prague University of Economics as his goal?It is reported that he used to be a student at this university, but was forced to drop out because of poor grades. He may harbor hatred and resentment towards the school and want to take revenge on society. He did not have a specific target in the ** incident, he was randomly targeting the victim at that time. His actions show his cold-bloodedness and cruelty, and he has no regard for the lives and dignity of others.
Kozak's identity and background are also a cause for concern. He is a lonely soul with no friends, no lovers, no job, no purpose. His mother died when he was very young, and he did not have a good relationship with his father. 4 His neighbors and classmates said that he was a taciturn, unsociable, and somewhat eccentric man. He has no interest in anything other than playing video games and surfing the internet.
There may be some problems with Kozak's state of mind. He used to make some violent and extreme statements online, for example, he endorsed the idea of the Nazis, who believed that humanity should be exterminated, and he ridiculed the victims of the ** incident. He also used to threaten some people online, even his teachers. These behaviors of his indicate that he has a kind of dissatisfaction and hostility towards society, and that he may be suffering from some mental illness, such as *** personality disorder, or has been affected by some extreme thoughts.
Did Kozak's psychological problems be discovered in time and **?Did his family and friends give him enough love and support?Are there effective counselling and interventions in his school and community?These questions are worth pondering. If Kozak's psychological problems could be diagnosed and ** in time, if he could feel the care and help of others, if he could find a lifestyle and goals that suited him, maybe he would not have embarked on this path of killing, maybe he would not have become a **, maybe he would not have ruined his own life and the lives of others.
The incident on the University of Prague campus is not just a case of individual crime, it is also a social problem, a global problem. It sends us a wake-up call to reflect on our social system, our gun management, our mental health, our humanistic care.
The Czech Republic is a relatively peaceful and safe country, and it has relatively strict gun control. However, that doesn't stop some people from getting guns from illegal sources or stealing them from legitimate gun owners. This requires us to strengthen the supervision and control of firearms, prevent guns from flowing into the hands of lawbreakers, and prevent guns from being used for violent and criminal purposes.
In addition, we also need to strengthen the attention and investment in mental health, improve the ability to identify and improve psychological problems, establish an effective psychological crisis intervention and prevention mechanism, provide timely help and support for those with psychological distress, and reduce the risk of violence and suicide caused by psychological problems.
Finally, we also need to strengthen the cultivation and dissemination of humanistic care, enhance understanding and respect between people, eliminate prejudice and discrimination between people, promote communication and cooperation between people, and create a harmonious and inclusive social atmosphere, so that everyone can feel warmth and happiness.
The incident on the University of Prague campus is a human tragedy that shocks and saddens us, but it also makes us think and reflect. What can we do to prevent this from happening again?What should we do to protect our lives and safety?How can we build a better society?