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Vancouver Festival Attack: Suspect Awaits Additional Charges as Victims’ Families Seek Healing

The April 26 vehicle ramming at the Lapu-Lapu festival left 11 dead, dozens injured, and a community in mourning, with actor Noel Johansen grieving the loss of his wife.

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Overview

  • Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, remains in custody on eight counts of second-degree murder, with authorities expecting to file additional charges.
  • The attack at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu festival killed 11 people, aged 5 to 65, and injured over 30, including four critically.
  • Hallmark actor Noel Johansen lost his wife, Jen Darbellay, in the tragedy and attended a vigil on crutches, honoring her and other victims.
  • Community efforts, including a GoFundMe campaign, have raised significant funds to support Johansen’s grieving family and other victims.
  • Authorities confirmed the incident was not terrorism-related, citing the suspect’s history of mental health issues as a key factor.