Berlin police shot and killed the suspect in this weekend’s deadly attack in the city’s Pride festival after he allegedly charged at officers with a knife while they tried to arrest him Sunday, authorities said.Subscribe to read this story ad-freeGet unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The 21-year-old suspect was found at 6 p.m.local time at an allotment garden complex in the Spandau district, Berlin police said.
Authorities said he rushed at members of the city’s special police unit, or SEK, with a weapon, prompting officers to open fire.Despite firefighters’ resuscitation efforts, he died at the scene.Authorities have accused the suspect of driving a vehicle into a crowd and attacking people with a bladed weapon near Brandenburg Gate on Saturday night, killing a woman and injuring 29 others.Police had identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul B., whom officials describe as a “radicalized” member of “Islamist circles” in Berlin.Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in Maine Senate raceAdd NBC News to GoogleMaine Democrats select Troy Jackson as Senate candidate00:58Delegates at a Maine Democratic Party convention on Saturday selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson as their new Senate nominee, starting a 101-day sprint to Election Day in a nationally watched, must-win race for the party.Hundreds of Democrats gathered in Bangor to choose a replacement candidate after the primary winner, Graham Platner, ended his campaign earlier this month following a sexual assault allegation, which he denied.The rapid turn of events has shaken up the Maine contest, where longtime Sen.
Susan Collins, the only Republican representing a state President Donald Trump lost in 2024, is seeking a sixth term.Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control of the Senate this fall, and Maine represents one of their best opportunities on paper.If they fail to defeat Collins, they will likely need to win another...