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Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead by Police After 24-Hour Manhunt

Berlin police shot and killed Abdul Ballout, the suspect behind the deadly Pride attack that left one dead and 29 injured.

Editorial Desk

July 26, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Berlin, Germany — Authorities have confirmed that Abdul Ballout, the chief suspect in the deadly attack at Berlin’s Pride event, was shot dead by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a city suburb. Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a nearly 24-hour search after the attack in downtown Berlin.

Berlin prosecutors stated that Ballout had previously attempted to join the Islamic State. The attack occurred just a few hundred meters from a party near the city’s central area, resulting in one fatality and 29 injuries. Further details on the incident — and the suspect’s movements are currently under investigation.

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