50 m. ago ‘My heart is broken’: Mother, wife killed at Lapu Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver

Eleven people were killed when an SUV drove into a crowd of people at the festival, which was being held on the grounds of a school.

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5 h. ago Alleged killer accused of 2023 murder of mortgage broker in Vaughan

A  Vaughan man has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of a mortgage broker who was discovered with a significant head injury. York Regional Police said officers responded to a call for an injured person at 2:25 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2023 at  a residence in the Laskin Dr.-Ilan Ramon Blvd. area. […]

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6 h. ago Accused killer at Lapu Lapu festival was in care of Vancouver mental health team: province

As of Tuesday morning, 16 patients remain in hospital, some in critical condition, and 13 patients have been discharged with non-life-threatening injuries.

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7 h. ago Accused Filipino festival killer was under supervision of mental health team, says ministry

Nothing to indicate a change in his condition that warranted involuntarily hospitalization

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8 h. ago Accused mass killer in Lapu Lapu Day tragedy was on leave from hospital: Vancouver Coastal Health

VCH confirmed the alleged driver of the vehicle was "under the care of a mental health team and on extended leave in accordance with the Mental Health Act."

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11 h. ago Relatives rally around teen orphaned by Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Richard Le, Linh Hoang and Katie Le were killed when an SUV plowed into a crowd of people at the festival held to celebrate Filipino culture and community. Andy Le alone survived.

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23 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: Search warrant executed at suspect’s home

On Sunday police also spent time at a separate home nearby. The resident told us it was related to retrieving their surveillance footage.

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25 h. ago Lapu Lapu Day attack: Despite mental illness, accused killers can still be convicted

Former attorney general Wally Oppal says even when an accused killer has documented mental health issues, they can still be convicted

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26 h. ago Calgary to host vigil for victims of Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

A vigil will be held in front of Calgary city hall on Wednesday evening to give Calgarians a chance to show their solidarity with Vancouver's Filipino community.

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30 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: Vancouver police to provide live update

On Sunday, police announced that 11 people died in the incident when an SUV drove into a crowd of people on Saturday, just after 8 p.m.

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30 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: 3 members of the same family among victims

Richard Le, 47, Linh Hoang, 30, and five-year-old Katie Le were killed when an SUV plowed into a crowd of people at the festival held to celebrate Filipino culture and community.

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33 h. ago Teacher identified as one of 11 killed in incident at Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival

A statement says the loss of their friend and colleague has left them all shocked and heartbroken.

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35 h. ago Many will need care after Vancouver festival incident that killed 11, organizer says

B.C.'s Health Ministry issued an update last night saying 32 people were seen at several hospitals in the Lower Mainland and 17 remained in care.

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48 h. ago ‘That’s my people’: Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival witnesses describe heartbreaking tragedy

Bjorn Villaruel attended the festival and was leaving when he said he saw the SUV drive into a group of people. He broke down in tears talking about what happened.

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50 h. ago Driver charged with 8 counts of murder in Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy

Kai-ji Adam Lo, charged Sunday with eight counts of murder, had dozens of interactions with police related to his deteriorating mental health.

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50 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: Vancouver man charged with murder

Vancouver police also confirmed that the suspect had significant previous interactions with police in connection with mental health issues.

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50 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy raises questions about security at Vancouver events

Questions are being raised about security at the festival and why the suspect was able to easily access the site. Officials said a risk assessment was conducted before the event.

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51 h. ago Lapu Lapu Day tragedy: How to investigate a crime involving a mentally ill suspect

The Lapu Lapu Day massacre may have been sparked by a mental health crisis, but a police expert says that doesn't change how the crime is handled.

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53 h. ago Witness describes seeing SUV driving ‘recklessly’ before deadly Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Vancouver police confirmed on Sunday morning that 11 people were killed and dozens more injured when a man drove an SUV into a crowd at the festival.

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53 h. ago Ottawa Filipino community grieves after Lapu Lapu Festival incident in Vancouver

A speeding SUV drove into a crowd of people at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver on Saturday evening, killing at least 11 people.

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