Police shoot dead suspect after Berlin Pride minivan attack

German police announced that a 21‑year‑old man, known for a history of Islamist extremist activity, was shot dead on Sunday. The individual had reportedly driven a minivan into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride celebrations the previous day, killing one person. The attack took place in Tiergarten park, close to the Brandenburg Gate, at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, not far from the site of one of Europe’s largest annual LGBTQ events, Christopher Street Day.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect had targeted the area during the evening’s festivities, and the police response involved a rapid deployment of officers who engaged the driver. The incident occurred amid heightened security measures for the Pride parade, which attracts hundreds of thousands of participants. The victim, a member of the crowd, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was taken into custody before being shot by police.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of public events in Berlin, prompting city officials to review security protocols for upcoming celebrations. The police investigation is ongoing, with investigators seeking to determine whether the attack was motivated by extremist ideology or other factors.