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Berlin police shoot dead suspect in car ramming attack on Pride event

Berlin police shoot dead suspect in car ramming attack on Pride event

Summary

German police killed Abdul Ballout, the suspect in a car attack on a Berlin Pride march. Ballout was shot after attacking officers with a knife during a search that lasted almost a day. Officials are treating the incident as a possible Islamic terror attack.

Key Facts

  • Abdul Ballout was the main suspect in the Berlin Pride march attack.
  • He drove a van into a crowd at the event on Saturday evening.
  • Ballout had German citizenship and Lebanese background.
  • Police searched for him for nearly 24 hours before locating him.
  • He attacked officers with a bladed weapon when found.
  • Police shot and killed Ballout during the confrontation.
  • German officials believe the attack may be connected to Islamic terrorism.
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