A Vancouver man has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder after a at a Vancouver Filipino festival Saturday night.
The 小蓝视频 Prosecution Service charged Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, with eight counts of second-degree murder on April 27.
Lo has appeared in court and remains in custody.
"The charge assessment is ongoing and further charges are anticipated,” said Const. Tania Visintin.
Eleven people, aged five to 65, were killed, and more than two dozen others were injured when a man drove a black Audi SUV into a crowd of people celebrating the Lapu Lapu Day festival, near Fraser Street on East 43rd Avenue.
"Some of the victims in Saturday’s mass-casualty incident remain unidentified,” said Visintin.
VPD has established a 24-hour assistance centre at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Ave., for anyone who has not been able to contact a friend or family member.
Anyone who cannot attend in person can call 604-717-3321 to speak with a victim liaison officer.
