Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Killed | Charleston News

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

A deadly Berlin Pride attack that killed one and wounded 29 has ended with the suspect’s death by police. The German citizen of Lebanese descent, Abdul Ballout, allegedly drove a van into a crowd near the Brandenburg Gate before wielding a machete — a brutal assault occurring as Pride events wound down. Police fatally shot him after he charged with a weapon during a confrontation in Spandau. Authorities suspect Islamic extremism fueled the attack, noting he previously attempted to join ISIS. His mother became a naturalized German citizen three years before his birth, underscoring his deep…