A 21-year-old man, identified as Abdul B., allegedly drove a van into a crowd before fleeing and later attacking individuals with a machete. He was shot dead by police during an attempted arrest. Abdul B., a German citizen of Lebanese descent, had a history of extremist behavior and was under surveillance for prior offenses. The attack prompted widespread condemnation from government officials, with calls for stricter measures against Islamist threats. The event was halted as attendees were evacuated, and a solidarity gathering took place at the Brandenburg Gate.