Saturday, March 29, 2025
Kai-Ji Adam Lo has been charged after a deadly car-ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, killing 11 and injuring dozens more.
Police have charged 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo with eight counts of second-degree murder.
The attack happened during a Filipino community festival in Vancouver, shocking the country just days before the federal election.
Authorities say more charges could follow. They ruled out terrorism, citing Lo’s mental health history.
Lo appeared in court and remains in custody.
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited a memorial near the crash site.
Lighting candles and laying flowers, Carney offered words of comfort to grieving families.
“Canada is shocked, devastated, and heartbroken,” he said.
Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai called the attack “the darkest day” in the city’s history.
The Lapu Lapu Day festival had drawn nearly 100,000 people to South Vancouver.
At about 8 PM on Saturday, a black Audi SUV plowed through a crowded street lined with food stalls.
The vehicle caused chaos, leaving bodies scattered and many seriously injured.
Victims ranged in age from 5 to 65 years old.
Festivalgoers quickly restrained the driver until police arrived.
Witnesses described horrifying scenes.
Vendor Kris Pangilinan said:
“It was like bowling pins — people flew into the air when the car hit them.”
Another attendee, Carayn Nulada, shielded her grandchildren with her body.
Her daughter was lightly injured but managed to escape the vehicle’s path.
Police have set up a 24-hour support center for families and survivors.
Investigators continue to gather evidence, and more charges may be filed soon.
The Filipino community in Vancouver — over 38,600 strong — is rallying together to support those affected.
