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Suspect Charged in Vancouver Festival Vehicle Attack That Killed 11

Kai-Ji Adam Lo faces eight murder charges with more expected as police rule out terrorism and probe mental health factors.

Un véhicule a percuté une foule lors d’une fête de quartier de la communauté philippine Lapu Lapu Day, à Vancouver, Canada, le 27 avril 2025.
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Overview

  • A deliberate vehicle attack during Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 27 left 11 dead and dozens injured.
  • Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been charged with eight counts of murder, with additional charges anticipated.
  • Police confirmed the act was intentional and ruled out terrorism, focusing on the suspect's mental health history.
  • The incident has deeply impacted Vancouver's Filipino community and drew international condolences, including from the Philippines and Canada’s Prime Minister.
  • The attack coincided with Canada’s legislative election, prompting campaign adjustments and heightened public concern.