Vancouver Car-Ramming Attack: Death Toll Rises to 11

By Staff, Agencies

The death toll from the car-ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver on Saturday has risen to 11, according to local police.

The suspect, 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, with additional charges expected as investigations continue.

The incident occurred around 8:14 p.m. near East 41^st Avenue and Fraser Street, as the Lapu Lapu festival was ending and barriers were being removed. Witnesses reported that a black SUV accelerated into the crowd, causing widespread casualties. Bystanders were able to detain the suspect before police arrived.

The victims, aged between five and 65 years old, were treated in hospitals across the Lower Mainland, with 17 still hospitalized, some in critical condition, according to the provincial Ministry of Health. In total, 32 patients were treated for injuries.

Lo, a Vancouver resident, has a documented history of mental health issues. His family reportedly sought help for him from a psychiatric ward just hours before the attack, as he was believed to be suffering from delusions and paranoia. Police have confirmed that the incident is not being investigated as terrorism-related.

Lo’s brother, Alexander, was murdered in Vancouver last year, and following his brother's death, Lo wrote about his grief and his mother's suicide attempt on a fundraising page. Lo appeared in court on Sunday, did not request bail, and remains in custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 26.

A 24-hour assistance center has been set up at Douglas Park Community Centre for the families of the victims. The Lapu Lapu Day festival honors a Filipino hero who resisted Spanish colonization. Organizers stated that the Filipino community will show “true resilience” following the tragedy.