A critical update on a tragic event: Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, stands accused of eight counts of second-degree murder in Vancouver, where eleven individuals, including a young child aged five, lost their lives in a horrific vehicle incident. The British Columbia Prosecution Service confirmed these charges, leaving open the possibility of additional charges. Their investigation has categorically ruled out terrorism as a motive, highlighting a prior history of mental health challenges for Lo.
Lo, a Vancouver resident, was arraigned on Sunday and is currently in custody. Vancouver Police earlier reported that a driver deliberately targeted and struck a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party near 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street around 8:14 PM local time on Saturday.
Graphic social media footage captured the aftermath: victims and debris scattered across a significant stretch of road, with several individuals lying motionless. A black Audi SUV, its front end crushed, was identified at the scene. This breaking news story is under continuous updates, with further details to follow. For the latest, please refresh the page.
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Lo, a Vancouver resident, was arraigned on Sunday and is currently in custody. Vancouver Police earlier reported that a driver deliberately targeted and struck a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party near 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street around 8:14 PM local time on Saturday.
Graphic social media footage captured the aftermath: victims and debris scattered across a significant stretch of road, with several individuals lying motionless. A black Audi SUV, its front end crushed, was identified at the scene. This breaking news story is under continuous updates, with further details to follow. For the latest, please refresh the page.
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