Second suspect released in Berlin Pride car-ramming attack
German prosecutors released a second suspect detained in connection with a deadly car-ramming attack on Berlin's Pride celebrations. The attack occurred on Saturday at 10pm in Tiergarten park near the Brandenburg Gate, killing one person. The first suspect, a 21-year-old man with a record of Islamist extremist activity, was shot dead by police on Sunday. The second suspect was released because initial suspicion that he was a passenger in the vehicle could not be upheld, according to Spiegel. The prosecutors' office declined further comment but stated they continue to investigate broadly.
Key facts
- Second suspect released by German federal prosecutors on Monday
- Attack occurred on Saturday at 10pm in Tiergarten park near Brandenburg Gate
- One person killed in the car-ramming attack
- First suspect, a 21-year-old man with Islamist extremist record, shot dead on Sunday
- Second suspect released because passenger suspicion could not be upheld
- Prosecutors continue to investigate broadly
- Attack happened near annual Christopher Street Day celebrations
Entities
Institutions
- German federal prosecutors' office
- Reuters
- Spiegel
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Tiergarten park
- Brandenburg Gate