29-04-2025

Vancouver Car Attack Kills 11 at Filipino Festival

Date: 29-04-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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A devastating car crash scene at a street festival with emergency responders attending to injured people

Summary

A devastating car attack occurred during a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, Canada, resulting in 11 deaths and numerous injuries. The 30-year-old suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, was charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Lo had prior contact with police and a history of mental health issues.

Key Points

  • 11 people killed and 32 injured in Vancouver car attack
  • Suspect Kai-Ji Adam Lo charged with 8 counts of second-degree murder
  • Lo had previous contact with police and mental health issues

Articles in this Cluster

Vancouver: Girl, 5, among dead as suspect Kai-Ji Adam Lo chargedBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

A 30-year-old man, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder after a car crashed into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada, killing at least 11 people, including a five-year-old girl. The attack, which occurred during the Lapu Lapu Day festival, has been described as the 'darkest day in the city's history.' The suspect was known to the police prior to the attack and has a history of mental health issues. The incident has sparked widespread grief and condolences from Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and opposition candidates.
Entities: Vancouver, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, Lapu Lapu Day festival, Canada, Filipino communityTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed by driver: "Lifeless bodies on the street" - CBS News

A devastating incident occurred in Vancouver, Canada, where a driver, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, rammed his Audi SUV into a crowd attending a Filipino heritage festival, killing 11 people and injuring about two dozen others. The suspect was arrested at the scene and charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Investigators have ruled out terrorism as a motive and cited the suspect's history of mental health issues. Witnesses described the horrific scene, with many recounting the traumatic experience of seeing lifeless bodies and injured people. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with the Prime Minister and other leaders offering condolences.
Entities: Kai-Ji Adam Lo, Vancouver, Canada, Filipino heritage festival, Lapu Lapu Day festivalTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Police had previous contact with Vancouver vehicle attack suspect | World News | Sky News

A 30-year-old man, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, drove an SUV through a crowd at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver, Canada, killing 11 people and injuring 32. Lo had previous contact with police and a history of mental health issues. He was charged with eight counts of second-degree murder and remains in custody.
Entities: Vancouver, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, Canada, Filipino, Lapu Lapu Day Block PartyTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform