Suspect in fatal van-ramming attack at Berlin Pride shot dead by police

Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese descent, was shot and killed by police in a western borough of Berlin following a nearly 24-hour manhunt. Authorities report that the confrontation occurred when Ballout allegedly rushed at officers while armed with a knife.

The incident follows a fatal van-ramming attack that took place during a Berlin Pride event. While police have confirmed the suspect's death, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the initial attack and the subsequent police operation remains ongoing.