A suspected attacker, identified as Abdul Ballout, was shot and killed by police following an assault on a Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Berlin. The incident occurred during a police operation in a garden colony where the suspect was located. Following Ballout’s death, authorities stated there is no immediate ongoing threat to public safety. The Brandenburg Gate was illuminated in rainbow colors in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office has taken over the investigation due to the nature of the crime. Further details surrounding the attack and the suspect’s motives are currently under investigation. The event prompted a strong show of support for the LGBTQ+ community in the capital.