Students march in Prague to honor the victims of mass killing

PRAGUE – Hundreds of students and other Czechs marched in silence in the Czech capital on Thursday to honor the victims of the country’s worst mass killing two weeks ago that left 14 dead.

The march started at an impromptu memorial in front of Prague’s Charles University headquarters where thousands came to light candles after the Dec 21 shooting.

Twenty-five other people were wounded before the gunman killed himself.

The students formed a human chain around the building in a symbolic hug before lighting a fire at the square while bells in nearby churches tolled for 14 minutes.

Meanwhile, university authorities were working with police and the Education Ministry on possible plans and measures to improve security.