Berlin Pride suspect 'shot dead by police' after 'terror attack'

The Berlin Pride suspect has been shot by police following an alleged Islamist terror attack. 18:29, Sun, Jul 26, 2026 Updated: 18:50, Sun, Jul 26, 2026 Berlin Pride attack suspect killed following alleged Islamist terror attack (Image: Getty)The suspect in the Berlin Pride attack has reportedly been shot and killed during a police operation at a garden complex following an alleged Islamist terror attack near one of Europe’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations. Berlin Police says suspect Abdul Ballout, 21, was found at 6pm local time, (5pm BST), he then opened fire on officers with the police returning the fire.The shootout took place in the Berlin district of Spandau, in west Berlin. Police say it's believed he "rushed toward our emergency forces with a stabbing weapon, after which police firearms were used by our SEK Berlin". Witnesses reported hearing two rounds of gunfire a few minutes apart during the raid on the garden shed. Ballout, was subsequently shot and died at 6.34pm local time (5.34pm BST), reports BILD. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Th...