1 Killed, 17 Injured As Vehicle Rams Crowd At Berlin Pride Festival
A vehicle attack at a Berlin Pride festival resulted in one death and 17 injuries, with several victims in life-threatening condition. German police have identified a suspect linked to the Islamist scene and are currently conducting a manhunt.
Why it matters
This incident represents a significant security threat to public gatherings and has caused major alarm within the LGBTQ+ community in Germany.
One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, setting off a manhunt for those responsible, the police said.Hours after the apparent attack, many details remained unclear, but police said the vehicle struck multiple people after charging into the city's central Tiergarten park close to the Brandenburg Gate. They later said they had identified an Islamist as a suspect and were seeking his arrest.Photo Credit: REUTERS"According to our latest information, the vehicle drove ... into the Tiergarten around 10 p.m.
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