Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Berlin Pride Parade Halted After Van Hits Crowd
On July 25, 2024, a white van drove into a crowd at the Berlin Pride Parade in Großer Tiergarten, killing one person and injuring at least 17 others.
The parade was immediately halted by police, who are now searching for the suspects.
The incident occurred during one of Europe's largest Pride events, attended by hundreds of thousands of people.
Emergency services are treating the injured, and the severity of the injuries is not yet clear.
Police have deployed numerous forces to the scene and are conducting an intensive manhunt.
The motive behind the incident remains unknown, but a suspect identified as a member of the Islamist scene is being sought.
A white van drove into a crowd at the Berlin Pride Parade on July 25, 2024.
The incident resulted in 1 death and at least 17 injuries, including life-threatening ones.
Police halted the event and are conducting a manhunt for one or more suspects, identified as a member of the Islamist scene.
Emergency services are treating the injured at the scene.
The incident occurred in Großer Tiergarten, near the Brandenburg Gate.
- Who
- Attendees of the Berlin Pride Parade and emergency services
- What
- A white van drove into the crowd, killing 1 and injuring 17+ people
- When
- July 25, 2024, around 10 p.m. (2000 GMT)
- Where
- Großer Tiergarten, Berlin, near Brandenburg Gate
- Why
- The motive is unknown; police are conducting a manhunt for suspects
Organizers and Attendees
Police and Authorities
Event Continuation
Organizers and Attendees
Organizers and attendees may have preferred to continue the event with heightened security measures.
Police and Authorities
Police deemed it necessary to halt the event immediately for safety reasons.
- Event
- Christopher Street Day (CSD) Berlin Pride Parade
- Date
- July 25, 2024
- Location
- Großer Tiergarten, Berlin, near Brandenburg Gate
- Vehicle
- White van
- Casualties
- 1 person killed, 17+ injured, including life-threatening injuries
- Suspects
- One or more suspects on the run, identified as a member of the Islamist scene
- Police Response
- Numerous police forces and rescue units deployed
Sources
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