Berlin Attack Suspect’s Claim of Responsibility Found on Cellphone
Investigators in Berlin, Germany, have discovered what appears to be a claim of responsibility from the suspect in a fatal attack that occurred near the city's Pride festival. The suspect, who drove a van into a crowd and then used…
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Investigators in Berlin, Germany, have uncovered a potential claim of responsibility from the individual involved in a fatal attack that took place near the city’s Pride festival.
The suspect, who reportedly drove a van into a crowd before wielding a machete, was killed by police following the incident. Authorities discovered a cellphone within the van.
On the device, investigators found what appears to be a statement of responsibility. This statement reportedly includes a video in which the suspect pledges allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Further details regarding the specifics of the claim or the exact timeline of its discovery were not immediately available.
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