Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead by Police After Manhunt
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Berlin police shot and killed the main suspect in Saturday’s deadly attack near the city’s Pride festival after he allegedly charged at officers with a bladed weapon during an arrest operation on Sunday. The 21-year-old suspect was tracked to an allotment garden complex in the Spandau district around 6 p.m. local time and died at the scene despite resuscitation efforts. Authorities accuse the suspect, identified as German citizen Abdul B., of driving a vehicle into a crowd and attacking people with a bladed weapon near Brandenburg Gate on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring 29 others. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as an Islamist attack and said authorities see no indication of an ongoing threat. Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the violence and called for the investigation to be pursued with the utmost severity. Hundreds of people gathered at Brandenburg Gate for a candlelit vigil on Sunday evening as the gate was illuminated in rainbow colors.
What’s verified
The suspect was shot and killed by police on Sunday after he charged at officers while armed with a bladed weapon.
The attack occurred Saturday night near Brandenburg Gate during Berlin’s Pride festival and involved a vehicle ramming and bladed weapon.
One person was killed and 29 others were injured in the attack.
The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Abdul B., a German citizen of Lebanese background known to police for links to Islamist circles.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated the incident is being treated as an Islamist terrorist attack.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the attack and said it should not intimidate society.
Police located the suspect at an allotment garden in Spandau around 6 p.m. local time; he died at the scene despite resuscitation efforts.
Not yet confirmed
A single report stated that three of the injured have life-threatening injuries and eight are seriously injured.
A single report indicated that the suspect had previously made failed attempts to join the Islamic State group and was sentenced in Lebanon before returning to Germany.
A single report noted that Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office will take over the investigation.
A single report said the suspect had been sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison in Germany, which was commuted to parole.
A single report stated that the attack occurred outside the secure festival area.
A single report said authorities see no ongoing threat and are not currently looking for other suspects.
A single report mentioned that the Brandenburg Gate was illuminated in rainbow colors and a candlelit vigil was held there.
Key figures
Abdul B. (suspect, 21-year-old German citizen)
Alexander Dobrindt (German interior minister)
Friedrich Merz (German chancellor)
