A vehicle drives into a crowd at Berlin’s Pride festivities near the Brandenburg Gate in the Tiergarten park, killing one person and injuring about 16 others, with some reported in life-threatening condition. Police say the incident happens in the evening and that the vehicle strikes multiple people after entering the area near the LGBTQ+ event, prompting the evacuation of the festival grounds and the launch of a manhunt.

Multiple outlets report that investigators identify or describe a suspect and say the suspect is known to police and is linked to “Islamist circles.” Police continue searching for the person believed responsible, and authorities coordinate at both city and federal levels. The German chancellor is briefed, and federal security agencies are reported to be ready to assist Berlin officials as the investigation continues.

Details about the vehicle and the full circumstances remain unclear in early reporting. Police continue collecting information while condemning the attack and urging public cooperation as the investigation proceeds.