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Berlin Pride March Attacked: One Dead, 16 Injured; Suspect Linked to Islamists on the Run

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A deadly attack occurred during Berlin's Pride march when a vehicle rammed into participants, killing one woman and injuring 16.
  • Police are searching for a 21-year-old suspect, identified as Abdul B., who is known to authorities and linked to Islamist circles.
  • The suspect has a prior record including assault and extortion and is believed to be a supporter of the Islamic State.

Berlin's Pride march was shattered by a fatal vehicle attack on Saturday evening, leaving one woman dead and 16 people injured near the Brandenburg Gate. Authorities are actively searching for a 21-year-old suspect, identified as Abdul B., who is known to police and reportedly has ties to Islamist circles.

The suspect, described as approximately 1.90 meters tall with a beard, was reportedly wearing a black hoodie and white pants at the time of the incident. German police released his photo and description early Sunday morning. Abdul B. was recently released from a juvenile detention center in May and has a history of offenses including aggravated assault and extortion, according to reports.

Further information suggests Abdul B. may be a supporter of the Islamic State. The attack has sent shockwaves through the city, with police launching a manhunt for the fugitive. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the tragic incident during the LGBTQ+ celebration.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.