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Vancouver Driver Charged with Eight Counts of Murder Following Festival Tragedy

Kai-Ji Adam Lo, accused of deliberately driving into a crowd at a Filipino community event, remains in custody as investigations continue into motive and mental health history.

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

  • Eleven people were killed and dozens injured after an SUV plowed into attendees of the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025.
  • The suspect, 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of murder, with additional charges expected.
  • Authorities have ruled out terrorism, stating the act was deliberate but the suspect's motive remains under investigation.
  • Lo has a documented history of interactions with police and healthcare related to mental health issues, according to Vancouver police.
  • The incident has drawn condolences from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and international leaders, including King Charles III and President Ferdinand Marcos.