More details have been revealed about the fateful Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver.
The death toll has risen to 11 victims, including “very young people,” after a crazed driver sped an SUV through revelers at a Vancouver block party. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Vancouver, was “known” to law enforcement, having a “significant” history with police interactions and was also familiar to health-care professionals concerning mental health issues, according to interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai.
The black SUV barreled into the crowd Saturday at the Lapu Lapu Filipino festival. In addition to the dead, dozens more are injured, and police have warned that more victims could succumb to their injuries. “The number of dead could rise in the coming days or weeks,” Rai stated. “This is the darkest day in our city’s history,” he added.
The suspect struck just as organizers were taking down barriers at around 8 p.m., after the event had officially ended. Witnesses described the scene as a “bowling ball smashing through pins.” After the vehicle came to a halt, partygoers managed to subdue the suspect until police arrived.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the tragic incident on Sunday, April 27th, 2025. Authorities are continuing to investigate the devastating attack, which has shocked the community and left a lasting impact on the city.
