Tragedy Strikes Vancouver: Eleven Dead in Festival Car Attack

Sat Aug 02 2025 14:25:34 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Tragedy Strikes Vancouver: Eleven Dead in Festival Car Attack

A tragic incident at a Vancouver festival leaves the community in mourning as a man is charged with multiple counts of murder.


A man has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder following a horrific car attack at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, Canada, which tragically took the lives of at least 11 individuals, including a five-year-old girl. Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, was apprehended and appeared in court, with police indicating more charges are likely forthcoming. This shocking event occurred on Saturday during a festival celebrating the Filipino community, attended by close to 100,000 people. The city's acting police chief, Steve Rai, declared it the "darkest day in the city's history," as local residents struggle to process the loss and the consequences on their tight-knit community.

Eyewitnesses recounted the chaos as they watched the black SUV indiscriminately plow through festival-goers, leaving many injured and traumatized. Police reported that the suspect had a previous history with law enforcement, particularly concerning mental health issues, though they emphasized that this incident does not appear to be an act of terrorism.

Community leaders voiced their sorrow and frustration, stating that this attack will resonate deeply for years to come. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his condolences and visited the site of the tragedy, while leaders from various political factions have reached out to show solidarity with those affected. Amid deep grief, the tightly-knit Filipino community of Vancouver is coming together to support one another through this devastating tragedy.

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