Overview

• A 43-year-old Syrian man fatally stabbed a 29-year-old German man during a rapid dispute in a Berlin U-Bahn on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
• The attacker fled the scene but was later shot by police after advancing toward officers with a raised kitchen knife; he died from his injuries the following morning.
• Both the attacker and victim were known to law enforcement for prior offenses, including bodily harm and drug-related crimes.
• Authorities confirmed there is no evidence linking the incident to Islamist-terrorist motives, and investigations are ongoing into the police's use of lethal force.
• Berlin officials are considering expanding knife and weapon bans in public transport areas to enhance safety and prevent future incidents.