Particle.news
Download on the App Store
203 ARTICLES
·
12h ago

11 Dead After SUV Plows Through Filipino Festival in Vancouver

Police confirm the deaths and dozens of injuries, rule out terrorism, and focus on the suspect's mental health history.

Image
Image
Image
Vancouver Police attend to a damaged car believed to be involved in an incident where a vehicle drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025, leaving multiple people dead.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Saturday evening at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver, leaving 11 dead and dozens injured, some critically.
  • The driver, identified as Kai-Ji Adam Lo, a 30-year-old Vancouver resident with a history of mental health issues, was detained by bystanders and arrested at the scene.
  • Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive and are investigating the suspect's mental health background as a key factor.
  • The festival, celebrating Filipino heritage, lacked heavy vehicle barriers following a pre-event risk assessment that found no known threats.
  • Local and national leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, have expressed condolences, while community organizations are mobilizing support for victims and their families.