On Sunday, dramatic events occurred during the Vancouver Street Festival. The driver drove his car into a crowd of people, killing and injuring many participants. The information received shook public opinion.
Tragedy in the heart of Vancouver
The incidental occurred close East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street in Vancouver about 20:00 local time (5:00 a.m. Polish time on Sunday). More than 10 people lying on the ground are seen in the recordings, and emergency services immediately took relief action.
"A fewer people died and many were injured erstwhile the driver drove into the crowd at the street festival shortly after 8:00 p.m. this evening. The driver's in custody. We will supply more information as the investigation unfolds," Vancouver Police reported.
Unofficial reports referred to 5-10 fatalities, but this number may increase due to the fact that the condition of many victims is severe.
Who's the perp?
The unsub turned out to be 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam LoA resident of Vancouver. The man has heard 8 counts of second-degree murder, and investigators are announcing that there may be more. Victims are people aged 5 to 65 – all were participants of the festival on the occasion of the Philippine festival Lapu Lapu.
Authorities confirmed that Lo had previously been known to police and had ‘history of psychiatric problems’. However, no evidence was found that his actions were related to terrorism.
Christmas has turned to mourning
Mayor Vancouver Ken Sim expressed deep sadness after the tragedy:
"I am shocked and profoundly saddened by the terrible incidental during today's Lapu Day event. Our thoughts are with all the affected and Filipino Vancouver community at this highly hard time”.
Festival Lapu Lapu It commemorates the national hero of the Philippines, who defeated the Spanish invaders in 1521. This year's celebration ended with an unimaginable tragedy.
What about the investigation?
The police are inactive gathering evidence and questioning witnesses. Further information is expected, including the motivation of the perpetrator. The families of the victims and the wounded are waiting for explanations, and the Vancouver community is uniting in mourning.
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