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Vancouver Festival Tragedy: Suspect in Custody as Community Rallies for Victims

Kai-Ji Adam Lo faces eight second-degree murder charges after driving into a Filipino heritage festival crowd, killing 11 and injuring dozens.

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Overview

  • The April 26 attack at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Day Festival left 11 dead, including costume designer Jenifer Darbellay, and injured over 30 others.
  • The suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, was arrested at the scene and remains in custody; authorities ruled out terrorism, citing his mental health history.
  • Actor Noel Johansen, whose wife Jenifer was killed and daughter injured in the attack, delivered an emotional tribute at a vigil, calling her 'larger than life.'
  • A GoFundMe campaign for Johansen's family and other victims has raised over CAD 168,000 to cover funeral costs, counseling, and other needs.
  • Police continue to investigate the incident, with additional charges against the suspect anticipated as survivors remain hospitalized, some in critical condition.