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Vancouver Festival Attack Claims 11 Lives; Suspect Charged with Murder

Adam Kai-Ji Lo, 30, remains in custody as investigators probe his mental health and confirm victim identities following the vehicle-ramming tragedy.

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Overview

  • A black SUV drove into the Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 26, killing 11 people and injuring dozens, with seven victims still in critical condition.
  • Suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, with additional charges expected as victim identification continues.
  • Among the deceased are Richard Le, his wife Linh Hoang, and their five-year-old daughter Katie, leaving their teenage son as the sole surviving family member.
  • Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive, focusing instead on Lo's mental health history and recent non-criminal police interactions.
  • Community leaders and officials are warning against fraudulent fundraising efforts while coordinating support services for survivors and victims' families.