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Second suspect released in Berlin Pride car-ramming attack

other · 2026-07-27

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

Sources