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German police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left 1 dead and 16 injured
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- German authorities issued a wanted notice for 21-year-old Abdul B., suspected of ramming a van into people near Berlin’s Pride festival, resulting in one death and at least 16 injuries.
- The suspect, believed to be armed and dangerous, is known to police and has ties to Islamic groups in Berlin, though his specific motives remain unknown.
- The attack occurred around 10 p.m. in Tiergarten park during the closing party of the Christopher Street Day Pride event, which was subsequently canceled and attendees urged to leave.
- Police reported that several victims were also stabbed after the van collision, with three sustaining life-threatening injuries and others seriously or slightly hurt.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the attack as an assault on society, emphasizing Germany’s commitment to freedom and its defense.
