A van ramming incident during Berlin’s Pride festival on Saturday left one person dead and at least 16 others injured, prompting German authorities to issue a wanted notice for the suspect.The attack occurred near Tiergarten park around 10 p.m., with the vehicle colliding with a tree after striking multiple victims.Police identified the 21-year-old suspect as Abdul B., who is believed to have fled the scene and may be armed.Authorities warned the public to avoid direct contact with him, emphasizing his potential danger.

The incident disrupted the Christopher Street Day celebration near the Brandenburg Gate, leading to the event’s cancellation and urging attendees to leave the area.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the attack as an assault on society, while Amsterdam’s mayor noted heightened security measures for upcoming Pride events.Witnesses described the chaos, with some expressing grief over the violence targeting the LGBTQ+ community.Investigations continue, though no specific motives have been disclosed.