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Vancouver Festival Tragedy: 11 Dead After SUV Plows Through Crowd

A 30-year-old man with a history of mental health issues has been arrested, as investigators rule out terrorism and probe motives in the deadly incident at the Lapu Lapu Day celebration.

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Vancouver Police attend to a damaged car believed to be involved in an incident where a vehicle drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025, leaving multiple people dead.

Overview

  • The crash at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival killed 11 people, aged 5 to 65, and injured dozens, with some in critical condition.
  • The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, was apprehended at the scene by bystanders and later arrested by police.
  • Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive and are focusing on the suspect's history of mental health issues in their investigation.
  • The festival, celebrating Filipino heritage, had no heavy vehicle barriers or dedicated police presence, as pre-event risk assessments found no credible threats.
  • Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, have expressed condolences, and the Filipino-Canadian community is reeling from the devastating attack.