Berlin Pride ramming: Police shoot suspect dead
A suspect was shot dead by police following a car ramming attack at a Berlin Pride event that left one person dead and 29 injured. Authorities have classified the incident as an Islamist terrorist attack, prompting calls for unity and resilience from political leaders.
Why it matters
The attack highlights ongoing security concerns regarding public gatherings and the rise of extremist violence in major European cities.
Police said the suspect was shot dead in an operation, after the incident was classified as an "Islamist terrorist" attack. One person was killed and several others injured in the attack.
https://p.dw.com/p/5HlqW Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate was illuminated in the colors of the Pride flag as people held a candlelit vigil Image: Christoph Soeder/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Suspect shot dead in police operation, Berlin authorities say Interior minister Dobrindt says Pride ramming being treated as 'Islamist terrorist attack' Merz urges CSD supporters 'not to be intimidated' One person was killed, 29 others injured in the Saturday attack It was DW's coverage for the latest developments on the manhunt and reaction to Saturday night's attack in Berlin.
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