Abdul Ballout was shot dead by police Sunday in a Berlin suburb after nearly 24 hours on the run following the attack that killed one woman and injured 29.
Berlin prosecutors said the 21-year-old German had tried in 2025 to reach Syria to join Islamic State, was later convicted of preparing serious violence, and had been released pending appeal.
Authorities say Ballout drove a white van into people in Tiergarten park near Berlin Pride's closing events, then apparently stabbed others with a machete in what officials called an Islamist terror attack.
The assault struck one of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, drew hundreds to a memorial at Brandenburg Gate, and prompted Germany and Amsterdam to review security for upcoming Pride events.