Deadly Shooting at Czech Town Hall Exposes Alarming Security Gaps in Europe

In the quiet northern town of Chřibská, Czech Republic, tragedy struck when an armed individual opened fire inside the town hall, killing one man and injuring six others—including a police officer—before being fatally shot by authorities. This violent attack against public officials in a community of just over 1,300 people underscores serious vulnerabilities in local security apparatuses across Europe. The quick response deployed a wide array of law enforcement units: frontline patrols, intervention squads, special riot units, traffic police, and criminal investigators all converged on the scene. Yet even with swift action, the perpetrator was able to inflict deadly harm...