Berlin police identify suspect in Pride parade car attack
Berlin car attack suspect identified after Pride crowd tragedy in Tiergarten Police continue the search as Berlin urges witnesses and supports worried families
Berlin police have identified a suspect in a deadly car attack that struck crowds during the city’s Pride celebrations on Saturday night. Officials said the suspect has ties to Islamic circles in Berlin and remains at large as the search continues.
Authorities said a van drove into people near Tiergarten park, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and police later called off the Pride event and a concert while they investigated.
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner condemned the attack as an assault on a free and open society. Police have asked witnesses to share photos or video from the area, and the city has opened a crisis hotline for people looking for missing relatives or friends.