German special forces reportedly eliminate jihadist terrorist who drove van into pride parade crowd

German special forces reportedly eliminated Abd al-Balut, a 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese origin, who drove a van into a crowd celebrating at a pride parade on Saturday. The operation took place after the attack, according to a report.

A report states that German special forces eliminated Abd al-Balut, a 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese origin, who drove a van into a crowd celebrating at a pride parade on Saturday. The attack occurred the day before the elimination. The report did not specify the exact location of the attack or the operation. The terrorist's parents are from Lebanon. No further details have been confirmed.

4 developments

1. 15:03 · 27 JulLatest

   Attacker identified as Abdul Ballout; one killed, 26 wounded in ramming.

2. 04:03 · 27 Jul

   Attacker was convicted of terrorism in May and released on time served.

3. 22:17 · 26 Jul

   Terrorist identified as 21-year-old Abd al-Balut.

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