Berlin Pride Attack and the Suspect | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

A deadly attack at Berlin’s Pride festival has ended with the suspect, Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese descent, shot dead by police after driving a van into the crowd and wielding a machete. Ballout, who had attempted to join ISIS and was arrested in Lebanon before returning to Germany, was convicted earlier this year of preparing a violent act — though his sentence was suspended pending appeal. The attack near the Brandenburg Gate killed one and injured 29, sparking solidarity rallies and renewed calls for enhanced security at large public events across Germany. Listen in…