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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Tragic Attack at Vancouver Festival Leaves 11 Dead, 150 Injured
Caption: Tragic Attack at Vancouver Festival Leaves 11 Dead, 150 Injured. Eight murder charges have been filed against Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, following a deadly car attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival, where at least 11 people were killed, including a 5-year-old girl. Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival, attended by up to 100,000 people, turned tragic when a black SUV ploughed into the crowd, leaving many injured and terrified. Eyewitness accounts described the horrifying scene as the car sped through the streets, hitting numerous festivalgoers, causing widespread panic and chaos. Police detain the suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, after he was restrained by bystanders and handed over to authorities. The suspect had a history of mental health-related interactions with the police. Police chief Steve Rai confirmed the attack is not considered terrorism, despite the scale of the incident, which could lead to more fatalities as investigations continue. Filipino community devastated, with local leaders expressing shock and grief. The attack has left a lasting impact on Vancouver’s tight-knit Filipino community, with many checking in on loved ones. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his heartbreak, visiting the scene to pay respects and meet with victims’ families, while canceling large gatherings for the federal election. Opposition leader Pierre Polievre also extended condolences, showing solidarity with the Filipino community during a visit to a church in Mississauga. Festival’s cultural significance: The Lapu Lapu Day festival, honoring the national hero who resisted Spanish colonization, was disrupted just days before Canada's federal election. Memorials begin: At the site of the attack, people laid flowers and paid their respects as the community mourned the loss of innocent lives in what was meant to be a joyous occasion. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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