Berlin CSD Attack: Queer Community Mourns Together
On Saturday evening, a man drove a car into a crowd during Berlin's Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade. Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt reported 29 injured, and one woman died. On Sunday afternoon, ten thousand people gathered in Berlin's Tiergarten, just meters from the attack site, to mourn collectively. The attack targeted the city's largest queer event. Attendees, mostly in their 30s, displayed over a dozen Pride and transgender flags, many crying and embracing. Flowers were later left at the Brandenburg Gate. The closing party was abruptly ended.
Key facts
- Attack occurred Saturday evening during Berlin CSD parade
- Man drove car into crowd
- 29 injured according to Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt
- One woman died
- Ten thousand people gathered Sunday in Tiergarten to mourn
- Attack site near Brandenburg Gate
- Over a dozen Pride and transgender flags displayed
- Closing party ended abruptly
Entities
Locations
- Berlin
- Tiergarten
- Brandenburg Gate