A vehicle struck crowds at a Berlin Pride celebration on Saturday night, resulting in one death and multiple injuries as authorities launch a manhunt for a suspect.

A vehicle drove into a crowd at a Christopher Street Day Pride event in Berlin’s Tiergarten Park on Saturday night, leaving one person dead and at least 16 others injured. The incident occurred shortly before 10:00 p.m. local time, prompting the immediate cancellation of the large-scale LGBTQ+ celebration. Police have launched a manhunt for a 21-year-old suspect identified as Abdul B., who they state has links to Islamist circles and may be armed.

Incident Details and Emergency Response

The attack involved a white vehicle that struck attendees at the event, which had drawn hundreds of thousands of people near the Brandenburg Gate. Following the collision, the vehicle was later found crashed into a tree. Reports from police indicate that some individuals at the scene also sustained injuries from stabbing weapons. Organizers ended the event abruptly, projecting the word 'Evacuation' onto a large stage screen to direct the crowd toward exits as emergency responders arrived.

Official Statements and Investigation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the event as a 'heinous act' and an 'attack on our society,' while Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner described it as an assault on the city's cosmopolitan values. Authorities have warned the public not to approach the suspect, who was last described as wearing a black hoodie and white pants. Police have urged anyone who encounters the individual to contact them immediately via emergency services.