Deadly Berlin Pride ramming was 'Islamist terror attack', says German interior minister
Summary
A car drove into a crowd at Berlin's Pride event on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring 29 others. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the attack appears to be motivated by Islamist terrorism, and police are searching for the main suspect believed to have links to the Islamic State group.Key Facts
- The attack occurred near Berlin's Tiergarten park during the city's Pride celebration.
- One woman died and 29 people were injured, some with serious wounds.
- The vehicle used was a white Citroen minivan that crashed into a tree after hitting people.
- The suspect is identified as 21-year-old Abdul B., who has a criminal record and tried to join the Islamic State last year.
- Police consider the attack an Islamist terror attack based on evidence so far.
- Abdul B. is described as tall, slim, with black hair, wearing a black hoodie and white pants.
- Other suspects may be involved, and police are searching train stations for clues.
- The attack ended the Pride event early, with authorities asking people to leave the area.
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