One dead, 16 injured as car strikes crowd at Berlin LGBTQ event
A 21-year-old suspect is being sought by German police after a van was driven into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, resulting in one death and 16 injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, which involved reports of stabbings, and have linked the suspect to extremist circles.
Why it matters
The attack on a major LGBTQ+ event raises significant concerns regarding public safety and the rise of targeted violence against marginalized communities in Europe.
German police say a white car drove into Tiergarten Park, near the route of a Pride march, hitting several people.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Jump to Previous Slide Jump to Next Slide An mage released by Berlin police on July 26, 2026 shows a 21-year old suspect in a public appeal for his arrest [Handout via AFP] By AP , DPA and Reuters Published On 25 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026 | Updated: 20 minutes ago Updated: 20 minutes ago German police have launched a manhunt for a 21-year-old man they suspect was responsible for driving a van into a crowd of people who had gathered for Berlin’s Pride festival, killing one person and injuring at least 16.
Police released a photograph of the man on Sunday but revealed only part of his name – Abdul B – in accordance with Germany’s privacy laws.
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