Vancouver Police have charged a 30-year-old man with eight counts of second-degree murder after a weekend attack that left at least 11 people dead and dozens more injured.
On Saturday night, a vehicle plowed through the crowd gathered for a public festival marking Lapu Lapu Day. The day is one of great significance among Filipinos, celebrating a local hero who fought against Spanish colonization. Victims of the attack range from five to 65.
Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who was known to police and mental health care professionals, remains in custody.
During an update provided yesterday, interim police chief Steve Rai called it the “darkest day in our city’s history.”
Condolences are pouring in from leaders across the country and the world in wake of the attack. In a post to social media, Premier Andrew Furey says his thoughts are with the people of Vancouver and the local Filipino community.
My thoughts today are with the people of Vancouver and the local Filipino community. I have spoken with B.C. Premier Eby and expressed this province’s condolences. To the injured and the families of the victims, know that all Canadians feel your pain and are thinking of you. https://t.co/XxKUmf9nzs
— Andrew Furey (@FureyAndrew) April 27, 2025
The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour meanwhile is offering its deepest condolences to the families, friends and loved ones affected by the devastating incident.
Newfoundland and Labrador has a large Filipino community.
