Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Killed by Police

Police and the suspect fought in a suburb.

A suspect in a deadly attack in Berlin was shot by police. One person died and 29 were hurt.

Abdul Ballout, a German with Lebanese roots, was killed after a long search. He had tried to join a militant group before.

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A van hit people near a Pride festival in Berlin. One person died and many were hurt. It might have been a terror attack.

The police were still looking for the suspect.

The police warned people about Abdul Ballout, 21. He might have been armed and dangerous. He had tried to join a militant group.

The suspect drove a van into a crowd and hurt many people. Then, he used a weapon to hurt more people.

The minister said it looked like an Islamic terror attack.

Twenty-nine people were hurt.

The attack happened near a party at the Brandenburg Gate.

Ashley Jump went to Berlin for Pride but left before the attack. They came back to leave flowers.

Ashley said, 'We will not be removed. We will exist as long as humanity does.'

Many people went to a memorial and left flowers and candles.

The police had found a suspect with ties to Islamic groups.

The minister said the suspect had been in trouble before and was part of a militant group.

Abdul was born in Germany. His mother became a citizen in 2002.

The police were looking for the suspect.

The minister said Abdul had been in court before but didn't say what for. He got a suspended sentence.

The police searched for the suspect in the city.

The chancellor said the police would find the suspect.

He said, 'Don't let them scare us. We must not let them take our freedom.'

He said these acts try to divide us and take away our freedom.

The police were still looking for the suspect.

The minister said security at other events might be increased.

He was worried about copycat crimes.

Pride Toronto is working with security companies.

Berlin had an Islamic attack before. A man drove a truck into a market and killed 13 people.

A Syrian man stabbed a tourist last year and got 13 years in prison.

The mayor said the attack was on their way of life and freedom.

Amsterdam is having World Pride this week.

The mayor said they are watching the security situation but want to celebrate freedom and love.

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