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Berlin Police Kill Pride Attacker After 24-Hour Manhunt

7/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Berlin police shot dead 21-year-old Abdul B., the Pride-parade attacker, after locating him at a Spandau allotment garden.
The ram occurred at 22:00 on 25 July 2026 in Tiergarten during Christopher Street Day, killing one woman and injuring 29 people.
Police say the suspect drove a white minivan into the crowd and then attacked officers with a knife.
The 24-hour manhunt deployed 2,200 officers before the suspect was shot.

History

Historical Context

On June 12 2016, gunman Omar Mateen killed 49 people and wounded 58 at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub, pledging allegiance to ISIS and prompting the FBI to label the attack a domestic terrorist act—the deadliest U.S. terror incident since 9/11. That tragedy spurred U.S. and European police to overhaul security at LGBTQ venues, a shift evident as Berlin authorities mobilized 2,200 officers after the 2026 Christopher Street Day minivan attack.

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Story summary

Berlin police shot dead 21-year-old Abdul B., the Pride-parade attacker, after locating him at a Spandau allotment garden.
The ram occurred at 22:00 on 25 July 2026 in Tiergarten during Christopher Street Day, killing one woman and injuring 29 people.
Police say the suspect drove a white minivan into the crowd and then attacked officers with a knife.
The 24-hour manhunt deployed 2,200 officers before the suspect was shot.

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