A car ramming at a Berlin Pride gathering has left one woman dead and sixteen others injured, according to police. The suspected driver, a 21-year-old already known to authorities for ties to Islamist circles, is still on the run. A large-scale manhunt is active across the German capital, with investigators releasing the suspect’s photo and urging the public to come forward with any leads. A white vehicle believed to be the one used in the attack has been located.
The incident has sent shockwaves through Germany and the LGBTQ+ community, sparking renewed demands for tighter security at major public gatherings. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly condemned the act as an assault on society. Authorities are currently probing the likely extremist motivation behind the attack. The search for the perpetrator remains the top priority as officials work to bring the individual to justice and reassure a shaken public.