Berlin Pride Attack: One Dead, 16 Hurt in Vehicle Ramming

Sun Sep 06 2026 09:22:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A car ramming at the Berlin CSD Pride parade left one woman dead and 16 injured. Police hunt a 21‑year‑old suspect with Islamist links.

On July 25, a white vehicle unraveled through crowds at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Pride parade, killing one woman and injuring 16 others. The attack occurred around 22:00 at Tiergarten park, near the Brandenburg Gate, forcing a last‑minute evacuation of the event. Police say a 21‑year‑old suspect, Abdul B, known for Islamist ties, may have driven the car and is being sought across the city. While the vehicle has been located, the suspect remains at large, and authorities warn the public not to approach him. Officials are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

Berlin Pride Attack: One Dead, 16 Hurt in Vehicle Ramming

One woman was killed and 16 others injured when a white vehicle was driven into crowds at Berlin’s annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) Pride parade on Saturday night. Police are carrying out a large‑scale manhunt for the suspect, who remains at large.

What happened in the Berlin Pride attack?

At about 22:00 local time (20:00 GMT), a vehicle struck a crowd in Tiergarten park, close to the Brandenburg Gate. The attack halted the CSD parade, which had gathered hundreds of thousands of participants. The vehicle crashed into a tree; some people were also stabbed. By 01:00 the next morning police confirmed one fatality and 16 injuries.

Who is the suspect in the Berlin Pride attack?

Police have identified the suspect as 21‑year‑old Abdul B, a name protected under German law. He is linked to Islamist circles and allegedly connected to the abandoned vehicle. The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous; authorities urge people not to engage with him or approach the vehicle. His profile has been released and a manhunt is underway across the city.

Where did the attack happen?

The attack occurred on Ahornsteig, a forested path through Tiergarten park, near the Victory Column and the Brandenburg Gate. The CSD parade moved through the park before heading towards the gate when the vehicle struck the crowd.