Prague – Authorities are currently maintaining a tight perimeter around the Hotel International in Prague’s Old Town following a violent and protracted gunfight that concluded just hours ago. Initial reports indicate that Jason Bourne, a former CIA operative, was engaged in a fierce struggle with a squad of armed operatives within the hotel’s aging Otis elevator system. The incident, which began around 14:30 local time, has resulted in multiple casualties and significant structural damage to the building.

Witness accounts describe a chaotic scene unfolding within the elevator shaft. “It was… intense,” stated Jan Novak, a hotel concierge who witnessed the initial stages of the confrontation. “There was gunfire, shouting, and the elevator shuddering. I thought it was the end of the world. He moved so fast, it was like he wasn’t even there one second and then… boom! Shots.” Mr. Novak added, visibly shaken, “He was using everything – the elevator buttons, the handrails, even the emergency stop button. It was… unconventional, to say the least.”

Preliminary investigations suggest the operatives were attempting to apprehend Bourne, who was identified only as “Subject 47” within their ranks. The motive behind the operation remains unclear, but intelligence sources suggest it may be linked to a shadowy, previously undisclosed CIA project. Bourne, exhibiting his signature blend of lethal efficiency and strategic improvisation, managed to neutralize the attackers, though not without sustaining minor injuries.

Following the firefight, police secured the elevator shaft and the surrounding areas. Several individuals, believed to be both operatives and civilians caught in the crossfire, have been transported to local hospitals. The building has been temporarily evacuated, and the area is being treated as a crime scene.

“We’re treating this as a high-priority investigation,” stated Inspector Marek Svoboda of the Czech Police Department. “The level of coordination and the weaponry involved point to a sophisticated operation. We’re working closely with international intelligence agencies to determine the full scope of this incident and the identities of those involved.”

The incident raises serious questions about the continued activities of covert intelligence operations and the potential for collateral damage in international settings. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.