Berlin Police Watched Man Linked to Attack.
Abdul B. is suspected of attacking Berlin. Police were watching him before the attack. He was shot during a police chase.
Police were monitoring Abdul B. because they suspected him of planning an attack. They used cameras to track his movements after he left prison. The surveillance occurred before the attack on the Berlin Pride celebrations. Documents show B. had complained about his time in prison and expressed support for ISIS. Police shot him after a chase following his release.
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Highlights
Police Monitored Abdul B.
Police were watching Abdul B. before the Berlin attack.
Surveillance Camera Used
A camera was pointed at Abdul B.’s front door.
Attack Followed Pride Event
The attack happened after the Berlin Pride celebrations.
Abdul B. Left Home
Abdul B. left his house an hour before the attack.
Complaints About Prison
Abdul B. complained about his prison conditions in Lebanon.
Perspectives
- Police were monitoring Abdul B. before the Berlin attack.
- Abdul B. left his house before the attack.
- Police shot Abdul B. after a chase.
- The attack occurred during Pride celebrations in Berlin.
Police were justified in monitoring B due to his radicalization and previous complaints.
NOS Nieuws, De Volkskrant, RTL Nieuws
The police’s surveillance and subsequent actions were a violation of privacy and unnecessary.
la Repubblica