A man has been charged with second-degree murder over a car ramming that caused the deaths of 11 people at a street festival in Vancouver.
Authorities allege the man drove his car into crowds at a Filipino festival in Vancouver.
The 30-year-old was arrested at the scene, and has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, with further charges expected to be laid.
Local police have not yet determined a motive, but have ruled out terrorism.
Attack
The attack occurred at the Lapu Lapu Street Festival in South Vancouver on Saturday, a cultural event for the local Filipino community. Tens of thousands were estimated to have attended.
Shortly after 8pm, as the festival was drawing to an end, a man allegedly drove a black SUV into a crowded, enclosed area and struck multiple festival-goers, killing 11.
Authorities say the death toll may rise in the coming days.
Police arrested the driver at the scene after he was detained by bystanders.
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The suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, is a local resident.
Police confirmed he was known to authorities and had “a significant history of interactions with police and health care professionals.”
Lo has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Under Canadian law, a person is charged with second degree murder when they kill someone without planning or deliberation ahead of time.
Further charges are expected to be laid.
Condolences
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he was “shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident” and has ordered a full review of the city’s event safety measures to prevent similar attacks.
“I know many of us are fearful and uneasy right now, but I want to make something very clear, and I know it’s hard to feel this way right now, but Vancouver is still a safe city,” Sim said.
In a post to X, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had spoken to Sim to “offer my condolences and the federal government’s full support.”
