The story so far
Berlin Pride Car Attack
Tracked across 7 sources · Updated 2d ago
On July 25, a van rammed into a crowd at Berlin's Pride celebrations, killing one and injuring 16–29. Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, linked to Islamist circles. After a nationwide manhunt, he was shot dead by police on July 26. A second suspect was later released.
How it unfolded
3d ago
Chancellor Merz vows response to attack
3d ago
Second suspect released by prosecutors
4d ago
Suspect Abdul Ballout shot dead by police
4d ago
Second suspect detained briefly
4d ago
Police identify Islamist suspect, launch manhunt
5d ago
Van rams into Berlin Pride crowd, 1 killed
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Merz vows response to Berlin Pride attack amid outcry over suspect
Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed action after a vehicle ramming attack on Berlin Pride.
The attack sparked debate over why the suspect was not in prison.
Merz's response comes amid public outcry and political pressure.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →One killed, 15 wounded as car hits crowd near Berlin Gay Pride
A car entered Berlin's Tiergarten park and hit a crowd near the Berlin Gay Pride parade, killing one person and wounding around 15.
Police spokesman Florian Nath said some survivors were seriously injured and treated by emergency services.
The Gay Pride event was cut short; police told participants to go home and sealed off the area.
Police found the suspected car abandoned in Tiergarten park and were searching for the occupants.
The incident occurred just before 10:00 pm on July 25, 2026, near the main stage at Brandenburg Gate.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Van rams into crowd at Berlin Pride event, one dead; suspect 'linked to Islamist circles'
A van rammed into a crowd at Berlin's Christopher Street Day LGBTQ+ Pride event on Saturday.
One person was killed and at least 16 others were injured in the attack.
The Pride event was cancelled as police launched a search for suspects.
The suspect is reportedly linked to Islamist circles, authorities are investigating the motive.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Berlin police hunt 'Islamist suspect' after Pride attack kills one, injures 16
A vehicle ploughed into a crowd near a Pride event in Berlin on Saturday night, killing one person and injuring 16 others, with eight seriously wounded.
Berlin police identified the suspect as Abdul B, 21, a known Islamist, who is slim, about 1.9 metres tall with black hair, last seen wearing a black hooded top and white trousers.
The attack occurred at around 10 pm near the Brandenburg Gate, close to the Christopher Street Day LGBTQ Pride celebration, which was subsequently cancelled.
German interior minister Alexander Dobrindt called the attack 'cowardly, despicable' and vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
Police warned the suspect may be armed and dangerous, and the manhunt has been widened across Berlin; it is unclear if the perpetrator acted alone.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Chief Suspect In Deadly Attack Near Berlin Pride Parade Shot Dead
