German police kill Berlin Pride attack suspect following manhunt

German tactical police have shot and killed 21-year-old suspect Abdul Ballout in Berlin's Spandau district following a 20-hour manhunt after a vehicle ramming at the city's Pride parade.

Authorities stated that officers raided a garden shed around 6:30 p.m. where Ballout was hiding. When entering, special forces were attacked by the suspect with a knife before officers opened fire, killing him at the scene.

Investigators confirmed the rental van driven into crowds at Tiergarten park, which killed one woman and injured 29 people, was booked under Ballout's name. Ballout, a former juvenile detainee linked to the Islamic State group, had previously attempted to travel to Syria and repeatedly refused post-release deradicalisation programmes. Following the operation, political leaders reiterated their commitment to protecting public safety and democratic freedoms.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.