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Berlin Pride attack: What we know so far

A vehicle drove into a crowd near a Christopher Street Day celebration in Berlin on Saturday, in what is being regarded as an attack on the LGBTQ+ community. The main suspect was confronted by police and shot dead shortly afterward.

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Deutsche Welle Europe1 h ago

A vehicle drove into a crowd near a Christopher Street Day celebration in Berlin on Saturday, in an incident authorities are treating as an attack on the LGBTQ+ community. The main suspect was confronted by police shortly afterward and shot dead.

The attack occurred close to the celebration site and left a number of people injured. German authorities secured the scene as the investigation focused on identifying the suspect and establishing a possible motive.

The incident has reopened debate in Germany over security measures at public gatherings and large events. Officials said they would continue to update the public as the investigation progresses.

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