A tragic incident unfolded in the Berlin subway system, resulting in the death of a 29-year-old man following a violent altercation with a 43-year-old assailant. The confrontation occurred at the Kaiserdamm station on a U12 train heading towards Warschauer Straße. Details provided by the authorities indicate that both individuals boarded the train independently before an undisclosed disagreement escalated dramatically. According to a spokesperson from the prosecution, the altercation quickly turned violent, with the suspect drawing a kitchen knife from his waistband. The victim sustained three stab wounds, one of which tragically penetrated the sternum and inflicted fatal damage to the heart. After being stabbed, the victim managed to exit the train at the Sophie-Charlotte-Platz station but collapsed on the platform due to his injuries. Meanwhile, the assailant fled the scene and was pursued by police. Officers encountered the suspect as he attempted to escape through the Schloßstraße, where he reportedly threatened them with the knife. In response to the threat, a police officer discharged his weapon multiple times, striking the assailant in the thigh, torso, and neck. Despite immediate medical attention and surgery, the suspect succumbed to his injuries early the following morning. As is standard procedure in such cases, an investigation has been initiated regarding the police officer's use of deadly force. However, the prosecution has indicated that charges against the assailant may soon be dropped, given his death. Authorities have not yet established any connections that suggest the attack was motivated by terrorism or extremist ideologies. A witness at a nearby beer garden observed the suspect during his flight, describing him as wearing dark clothing and behaving erratically as he brandished the knife. Both the victim and the attacker are known to law enforcement, having previous records that include various violent offenses and drug-related charges. Further inquiries regarding the immigration status of the assailant are ongoing as the investigation continues.