Berlin Special Police Unit Opens Fire After Suspect Charges With Knife
- A suspect in a van-ramming attack targeting a Pride parade in Berlin died on July 26, 2026, after being shot by officers from the city's special police unit...
- Berlin police stated that the suspect was shot by members of the SEK, the city's specialized tactical unit, during a confrontation following a van-ramming incident at a Pride...
- The tactical deployment of the SEK occurred as part of the response to the initial attack involving a van.
A suspect in a van-ramming attack targeting a Pride parade in Berlin died on July 26, 2026, after being shot by officers from the city’s special police unit (SEK). According to police reports, the individual died after allegedly charging toward officers while armed with a bladed weapon.
Police response and shooting of the suspect
Berlin police stated that the suspect was shot by members of the SEK, the city’s specialized tactical unit, during a confrontation following a van-ramming incident at a Pride parade. The police reported that the suspect allegedly ran toward officers with a bladed weapon, which prompted the officers to open fire.
The tactical deployment of the SEK occurred as part of the response to the initial attack involving a van. The suspect’s death followed this direct encounter with the special police unit.