Lapu Lapu Day festival car-ramming suspect was under care of mental health care team VCH

The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority confirmed that 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, accused of driving through a Filipino festival and killing 11 people, was receiving mental health care at the time of the incident. Lo, now facing eight charges of second-degree murder, was on extended leave in accordance with the Mental Health Act, with the health authority asserting he did not present a public safety risk. The attack resulted in injuries to 32 individuals, who were transported to six different hospitals throughout the Lower Mainland. The death toll initially reported as eight was raised to 11 after three victims died in the hospital. Vancouver police revealed that Lo had contact with another police department a day before the tragedy, although it was not criminal in nature.

The health authority extended its condolences to the victims, their families, and the Filipino community during this difficult time. Memorials have emerged as the community mourns the loss, and an inquiry may be launched if the investigation fails to provide satisfactory answers. The Vancouver Police Department plans to update the public on the case soon.