On Saturday evening, Berlin's Christopher Street Day (CSD)* ended in tragedy. At about 22:00 local time, in the area of the Tiergarten park, near Lennestrasse, a car drove into a group of pride participants at speed. As a result of a collision A woman died, at least 16 people were injured, and three of them are in critical condition.
* Christopher Street Day (CSD) — annual gay pride parades in Germany and Switzerland to celebrate the successes achieved by the LGBT movement and against discrimination against LGBT people. Christopher Street Day commemorates the first known LGBT uprising in New York City in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn bar located on Christopher Street. The city usually expects a million people for this event, which includes musical performances, a parade, and political speeches.
How the attack took place
According to eyewitnesses, a white van crashed into people at high speed at the entrance to the tunnel. Immediately after the collision, a man jumped out of the car and fled the scene. Police later found a car with serious damage near the scene of the tragedy.
Due to the incident, all festive events within the framework of the Berlin Pride were immediately canceled. An operational headquarters of emergency services working in the mode of a mass incident was deployed at the scene.
The LGBT parade in Berlin ended ahead of schedule after a car drove into the procession near the Tiergarten park. Police said one person was killed and 16 were injured. The search for suspects is underway.
Who are the police looking for?
The main suspect in the case is 21-year-old Abdul B. (Ballut). The Berlin police published his photo and put him on the official wanted list. According to the orientation, this is a thin man about 190 centimeters tall with black hair. At the time of the attack, he was wearing a black sweatshirt and white pants.
The investigation has the following information about the suspect:
- Origin: Abdul Ballut is a German citizen of Lebanese descent, he was born in Berlin in 2005.
- Criminal History: The man had previously repeatedly come to the attention of law enforcement agencies in cases of extortion and grievous bodily harm.
- Recent release: Only in May 2026 did he leave the institution for juvenile delinquents.
At the moment, the police cannot confirm with absolute certainty that Ballut was driving the van at the time of the collision, but he is considered a key person involved in the attack. In addition, according to sources in the investigation, the suspect There could be an accomplice, whose identity is now being established.
Islamist trace
Law enforcement agencies associate Abdul B. with the Berlin Islamist environment. According to BILD, the suspect may be a supporter of a terrorist group "Islamic State". Police spokesman Florian Nath confirmed that Balloot was already known to police as having contacts with radical Islamists.
Current situation
Police warn that Abdul B. may be Armed and extremely dangerous. Citizens are asked not to try to detain him on their own and not to approach him. The search is carried out throughout Germany and at the external borders of the country.
The Berlin police continue to work at the scene, collecting witness testimonies and studying CCTV footage to restore the full picture of what happened.
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