Canada - Car drove into a crowd during a festival, multiple people killed, driver is in custody, Vancouver, BC, 26 Apr 2025

[tarabull]

Photos: Horror in the aftermath of Lapu Lapu celebration in Vancouver

What started as a joyous celebration of Filipino culture ended in death and devastation Saturday after a speeding SUV plowed into a crowd at Lapu Lapu Day in Vancou…

vancouversun.com

 

[tarabull]

Lapu Lapu festival: Suspect charged with eight counts of second degree murder after Vancouver car ramming

Police say 11 people aged five to 65 were killed and more than two dozen injured when a man drove an SUV into a crowd of festival-goers.

www.bbc.com

 

[Ladyotm]

I am not trying to excuse him, but curious to know what his mental health struggles are. Reminds me a bit of the Nicole Linton case in CA. He could’ve been hallucinating, delusional, entirely unaware of his surroundings. It’s a terrible horrible thing that has happened but I will wait to hear more before having any firm opinions.

I wonder the same thing. For those that may be in a state of hallucinating, delusion, or unawareness, how long does it last, what snaps them out- as this suspect was apologizing immediately afterwards?

I visited Louisiana last month and say the memorials dedicated to those killed in during the terror attack on New Year's Day. And here we are again, just a short time later, a large group of innocent people killed. I'm hoping these families can find comfort in their memories and each other.

Is anyone else suffering from anxiety or panic attacks while out? Every now and then when I'm in Walmart (small town) I start watching people and looking towards the exits. I just get this weird feeling. I can't imagine what it must be like for those who have experienced a mass trauma event, especially in public.

 

[DS2021]

Official

Update: Suspect charged in Lapu Lapu Day mass-casualty incident - Vancouver Police Department

Vancouver – A suspect has been charged with murder in [...]

vpd.ca

Vancouver – A suspect has been charged with murder in the death of multiple festival-goers at a Filipino community block party Saturday night.

Eleven people, aged 5 to 65, were killed, and more than two dozen others injured when a man drove an SUV into a crowd of people celebrating the Lapu Lapu Day festival, near Fraser Street on East 43rd Avenue.

A 30-year-old Vancouver man was arrested at the scene by Vancouver Police after bystanders and witnesses intervened to detain him.

The BC Prosecution Service has now charged Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, with eight counts of second degree murder. Lo, a Vancouver resident, has appeared in court and remains in custody. The charge assessment is ongoing and further charges are anticipated.

Some of the victims in Saturday’s mass-casualty incident remain unidentified.

VPD has established a 24-hour assistance centre at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue, for anyone who has not been able to contact a friend or family member. Anyone who cannot attend in person can call 604-717-3321 to speak with a victim-liaison officer.

Witnesses who have not yet come forward are asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 604-717-2500 and speak with investigators. Anyone with images or bystander video of the incident is asked to visit vpd.ca and upload it to an online portal so it can be reviewed by investigators.

 

[DS2021]

Driver charged with 8 counts of murder in Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy

Kai-ji Adam Lo, charged Sunday with eight counts of murder, had dozens of interactions with police for his deteriorating mental health.

vancouversun.com

Driver charged with 8 counts of murder in Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy

Kai-ji Adam Lo had dozens of interactions with police related to his deteriorating mental health. His own brother was murdered last year and his mom later attempted suicide

Lo had no prior criminal record, according to the online court database.

Sources told Postmedia that a family member had contacted a hospital psych ward hours before Sunday’s attack because of Lo’s deteriorating mental health. It’s not known what action, if any, was taken. He was believed to be suffering from delusions and paranoia.

 

[vls12345]

Suspect in Vancouver festival attack ID’d as Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, after at least 11 killed, dozens more injured

The 30-year-old was arrested at the scene by authorities and was “known” to law enforcement and mental health care professionals before he allegedly carried out his deadly attack, Vancouver police …

nypost.com

 

[vls12345]

He appeared very briefly in court from a jail cell wearing grey sweats a few minutes ago. He’s been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Lo did not request bail, so he’s staying in custody. As below, a publication ban covers other details.

The case has been put over to May 26.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/lapu-lapu-killings-suspect-charged-with-multiple-counts-of-second-degree-murder-in-vancouver-9.6737566?ts=1745800914840

 

[vls12345]

Journalists asked several times about the lack of barricades on the street that was lined with food trucks, where the incident happened.

Sim and Rai repeatedly responded by saying they believe the "root cause" of the incident is mental health.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/lapu-lapu-killings-suspect-charged-with-multiple-counts-of-second-degree-murder-in-vancouver-9.6737566

 

[nao]

Moo...earlier it was mentioned that there were usually dump trucks used to block of street. That seems cheap and effective. Why were they not used this time.. considering there have been a number of car rammings around the world lately

 

[vls12345]

Moo...earlier it was mentioned that there were usually dump trucks used to block of street. That seems cheap and effective. Why were they not used this time.. considering there have been a number of car rammings around the world lately

Saw this...

As we reported earlier, there have been questions around how a driver was able to get an SUV into the crowd. Rai says that the risk assessment done by police, prior to big events, involves scanning social media for threats and working with organizers on their needs, among a “whole gamut” of preparations.

He says that last year’s Lapu Lapu Day festival was a family-friendly event for Filipino people to celebrate their culture, an atmosphere police wanted to maintain this year. He said he believes this year’s response was appropriate based on the information they had.

“We don’t want to cage everybody up at every event in the City of Vancouver,” the interim police chief said.

From:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/lapu-lapu-killings-suspect-charged-with-multiple-counts-of-second-degree-murder-in-vancouver-9.6737566?ts=1745789395167

 

[cujenn81]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/lapu-lapu-killings-suspect-charged-with-multiple-counts-of-second-degree-murder-in-vancouver-9.6737566

I found the official response to the valid questions about security barriers to be a bit disrespectful. To just say “we can’t predict one-off situations” and “we don’t want to create a police state” feels like such a cop out. In what world do road barriers constitute a police state anyway?

ETA the article where I read that statement.

Lapu Lapu festival: Suspect charged with eight counts of second degree murder after Vancouver car ramming

Police say 11 people aged five to 65 were killed and more than two dozen injured when a man drove an SUV into a crowd of festival-goers.

www.bbc.com

Acting police chief Steve Rai is asked about the safety of the event, he says "we can't predict one-offs".

"We certainly don't want to create a police state. The intelligence led up to a proper deployment of resources based on the information."

A little earlier, the mayor who said the whole team is committed to making events safer and the city safer but he added situations like this "can happen anywhere".

 

[Charlot123]

Murder charges filed against suspect in ramming attack on Vancouver street festival that killed 11

The BC Prosecution Service charged Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, with eight counts of second degree murder after he struck people attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival.

apnews.com

Video circulating on social media showed a young man in a black hoodie with his back against a chain-link fence, alongside a security guard and surrounded by bystanders screaming and swearing at him, the Associated Press reported.

'I´m sorry,' the man said, holding his hand to his head, according to AP.

Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai declined to comment on the video, but said the person in custody was a 'lone male' who was 'known to police in certain circumstances.'

Rbm.
Saying he is, 'sorry' is not going to help !
I can't blame people for using profanity towards him.

What a ghastly act this perp committed against innocent people.

Whatever mental issues he has , he still made a choice to murder people !
Imo.

well, people with diagnosed mental issues still have the responsibility to take medications and not use street drugs that can make their conditions worse. Both questions remain open, at least to me.

 

[ttcRider]

This is where things get tricky. How do you enforce someone to take their medication? You know without it they will fall into another mental crisis. If we could just figure out how this can be done without infringing on people's rights etc we could solve a lot of these situations. Most times family and friends have their hands tied and just hope this doesnt happen. 'No harm to themselves or others' is not a reliable solution. imo

 

[branmuffin]

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Suspect in Vancouver festival attack ID’d as Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, after at least 11 killed, dozens more injured

The 30-year-old was arrested at the scene by authorities and was “known” to law enforcement and mental health care professionals before he allegedly carried out his deadly attack, Vancouver police …

nypost.com

Horrible to know all that damage was from hitting human bodies.

 

[branmuffin]

This is where things get tricky. How do you enforce someone to take their medication? You know without it they will fall into another mental crisis. If we could just figure out how this can be done without infringing on people's rights etc we could solve a lot of these situations. Most times family and friends have their hands tied and just hope this doesnt happen. 'No harm to themselves or others' is not a reliable solution. imo

And the problem with a lot of people with psychosis and other types of mental illnesses is that after they've been stabilized by the drugs they don't think they need them and then the cycle starts again. You force your patients to take their drugs, regardless what the ailment is for.

 

[Sillybilly]

Kai-ji Adam Lo had dozens of interactions with police related to his deteriorating mental health. His own brother was murdered last year and his mom later attempted suicide

Sources told Postmedia that a family member had contacted a hospital psych ward hours before Sunday’s attack because of Lo’s deteriorating mental health. It’s not known what action, if any, was taken. He was believed to be suffering from delusions and paranoia.

Police said they’ve had significant interactions with Lo — as did health care professionals — due to his mental health issues. Some were recent.

 

[branmuffin]

And the problem with a lot of people with psychosis and other types of mental illnesses is that after they've been stabilized by the drugs they don't think they need them and then the cycle starts again. You force your patients to take their drugs, regardless what the ailment is for.

Replying to myself. I meant you can't force someone to take medication.

 

[ttcRider]

...and if we could force medication, where do we stop? Do we force those addicted to drugs and alcohol into treatment against their will? ugh Hate this.

 

[dotr]

Father, mother, daughter, 5, killed in Vancouver festival attack, leave son behind

VANCOUVER - A father, mother and five-year-old daughter have been confirmed as three of the 11 victims killed when a vehicle rammed through a crowd at a festival in Vancouver

www.thestar.com

A family of three, Richard Le, his wife Linh Hoang and five-year-old Katie Le as shown in this handout photo, were killed at the Lapu Lapu Day festival Saturday night. The family leaves behind their 16-year-old son, Andy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Toan Le *MANDATORY CREDIT *

 

[vls12345]

Hallmark star chokes back tears after wife killed and child injured

Eleven were people were killed and dozens were injured after an SUV rammed through a packed street festival Lapu Lapu Day - to honor Filipino heritage - at around 8pm local time on Saturday.

www.dailymail.co.uk