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Berlin Pride attack

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Berlin Pride attacker pledged allegiance to ISIS; suspect shot dead by police.

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German authorities are investigating a deadly attack that occurred during Berlin's Pride event. The primary suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese descent, was shot and killed by police on Sunday following a nearly 24-hour manhunt. The attack resulted in one fatality and 29 injuries. Recent developments indicate that investigators discovered a video on the suspect's phone, found in the minivan used during the attack, in which he appears to pledge allegiance to the ISIL (ISIS) armed group. This finding suggests a potential motive linked to the extremist organization. Ballout had reportedly sought asylum in the past. The incident has brought renewed attention to security concerns at public events and the potential for extremist violence.
Last updated: August 18, 2026