Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been charged with multiple counts of second-degree murder after an SUV struck a crowded block party at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver, killing eleven people, including a five-year-old, and injuring many others. Lo is in custody without bail, and the incident has deeply affected Vancouver’s Filipino community. Eyewitnesses reported chaos, prompting scrutiny of security measures and mental health issues related to the tragedy. The police chief defended the event’s preparations, stating there was no recent contact with Lo. Further hearings are set for May 26.
