German police shot and killed the chief suspect in a deadly attack near the Berlin Pride parade, according to The Local Germany. The attack occurred the previous night and was described by officials as a deadly Islamist attack. The suspect was killed by police on Sunday.
The suspect had tried to join ISIS, according to prosecutors cited by The New York Times. Deutsche Welle reported that the police shot the suspect dead, confirming the action taken by the authorities. The Local Germany provided updates on the attack, including the fact that it was the latest ramming assault to hit the country.
The attack on the Berlin Pride parade is significant as it represents another instance of violence targeting a public gathering, and its classification as an Islamist attack adds to concerns about extremist violence in the country.