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Vancouver Festival Tragedy: Suspect's Mental Health History Under Scrutiny as Death Toll Rises

Kai-Ji Adam Lo faces eight murder charges, with more expected, after an SUV attack killed 11 and injured dozens at the Filipino Lapu Lapu Day Festival.

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 VPD conduct a search warrant at the home of the suspect in the deadly Lapu Lapu day attack on Sunday evening
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Overview

  • The April 26 vehicle attack at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver claimed 11 lives, including a 5-year-old girl, and left over 30 injured, with seven in critical condition.
  • Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, was arrested at the scene and charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, with authorities anticipating additional charges as investigations continue.
  • Police ruled out terrorism as a motive, citing Lo's significant history of mental health interactions with police and healthcare professionals, including a non-criminal contact the day before the attack.
  • Victims include a teacher-counsellor, a family of three, and a Colombian immigrant family, with community members raising funds and holding vigils to support survivors and honor the deceased.
  • Authorities are conducting a trauma-informed investigation, identifying over 200 witnesses and reviewing video evidence, while addressing public concerns about event safety and mental health intervention protocols.