Manhunt for Berlin Pride attacker after van ramming kills festival-goer

A manhunt is currently underway in Berlin following a devastating incident at the city's annual Pride festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026. A van reportedly rammed into a crowd in Tiergarten park, near the Brandenburg Gate, resulting in one fatality and at least 16 injuries, some of which are life-threatening. Witnesses also described apparent stabbing injuries, indicating a potentially broader attack.

Authorities have identified a 21-year-old suspect, Abdul B., who is known to police and believed to have links to "Islamist circles" in Berlin. The suspect fled on foot after the van crashed into a tree, and the public has been warned that he may be armed and dangerous. The incident, which occurred shortly before 10 PM local time, forced the cancellation of the ongoing Pride celebrations, one of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ events.

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner condemned the attack as an assault on the city's "free and cosmopolitan society," while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged a thorough investigation and punishment for those responsible. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full sequence of events and the motive behind the attack.