Suspect in deadly Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police, officials say
A suspect involved in a deadly vehicle attack near a Berlin Pride event was killed by police after a 24-hour manhunt. The suspect had previously expressed interest in joining the Islamic State.
Why it matters
This event underscores the security challenges faced by authorities during large-scale public gatherings and the threat posed by radicalized individuals.
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said.
Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin. Berlin prosecutors said the suspect had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group.
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