German Minister: Attack on Berlin Pride Was Islamist Terror Attack
Germany's interior minister has stated that the attack at Berlin's Pride parade, where a car plowed into a crowd, was an Islamist terror attack. The number of injured has risen to 29, and the main suspect is a 21-year-old man who attempted to join the Islamic State group.
Germany's interior minister declared at the scene that the attack on Berlin's Pride parade was an Islamist terror attack. On Saturday evening, a car drove into a crowd in Berlin's central Tiergarten area. Initial reports indicated one fatality and 16 injuries, but the number of wounded later rose to 29. Three victims are in life-threatening condition. The main suspect is 21-year-old Abdul B., who, according to media reports, attempted to travel to the Middle East last year to join the Islamic State militant group. The attempt was unsuccessful, and he was later convicted in Germany for preparing a serious violent act endangering the state. The suspect is linked to Berlin’s Islamist scene. Police and prosecutors have appealed to the public for information about Abdul B., warning that he is dangerous and possibly armed. They urged people not to approach or contact him directly.
