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Vancouver Festival Attack Suspect Charged with Eight Counts of Murder

Adam Kai-Ji Lo, accused of killing 11 people in a ramming attack, is the brother of a 2024 murder victim and remains in custody with more charges expected.

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A screengrab from a video taken by onlookers after the Saturday festival shows a man who appears to be detained by security while onlookers shout accusations. Kai-Ji Adam Lo had been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder.

Overview

  • Adam Kai-Ji Lo, 30, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder after driving an SUV into a crowd at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Day festival, killing 11 and injuring 32.
  • Police have confirmed that Lo is the brother of Alexander Lo, a 2024 homicide victim whose death deeply impacted the family.
  • Authorities are investigating Lo's mental health history, citing multiple interactions with him in the months leading up to the attack.
  • Two GoFundMe campaigns set up by Lo—one for his brother's funeral and another for his mother's care—have been removed from the platform.
  • Lo remains in custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for May 26, as police anticipate filing additional charges.