The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack was shot and killed by police after a manhunt, according to authorities. Officials said the confrontation happened on Sunday in a suburb of the German capital.
The attack left one person dead and 29 others injured, making it one of the most serious incidents connected to a public Pride event in the city. Police said the suspect was found after a search and was killed during an encounter with officers.
German authorities have linked the case to suspected Islamic extremism. The man had previously tried to join the Islamic State group, according to the description of the investigation, and had already been convicted of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state.
The developments are likely to intensify scrutiny of extremist threats and public event security in Berlin. Investigators are continuing to examine the suspect’s background and the circumstances of the Berlin Pride attack.
