In a tragic incident during the Lapu Lapu Day festival, a car drove into a crowd in Vancouver, Canada, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals, including a five-year-old girl. The suspect, 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder and is in police custody. Officials have warned that the death toll could increase as dozens were injured in the chaos-filled scene, which police do not classify as terrorism.
Witnesses described the horrific moments as the vehicle rushed through the festival, causing panic among attendees. The festival, celebrating the Filipino hero Lapu-Lapu, had attracted a large crowd. There were warnings that Lo had a history of police and mental health interactions prior to the incident.
The community is in mourning, with organizers highlighting the long-lasting impact of the event on their close-knit society. As tributes pour in, Canadian leaders like Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed their heartbreak and visited the scene to show support. Many politicians adjusted their schedules to stand in solidarity with the grieving families. The tragic attack comes as Canada prepares for federal elections, intensifying the nation's shock and sorrow.
Witnesses described the horrific moments as the vehicle rushed through the festival, causing panic among attendees. The festival, celebrating the Filipino hero Lapu-Lapu, had attracted a large crowd. There were warnings that Lo had a history of police and mental health interactions prior to the incident.
The community is in mourning, with organizers highlighting the long-lasting impact of the event on their close-knit society. As tributes pour in, Canadian leaders like Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed their heartbreak and visited the scene to show support. Many politicians adjusted their schedules to stand in solidarity with the grieving families. The tragic attack comes as Canada prepares for federal elections, intensifying the nation's shock and sorrow.
