At least 11 people were killed and more than two dozen injured Saturday night when a driver plowed an SUV into crowds at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, police said.
Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, a local resident with a history of mental health issues, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, with more charges expected.
Authorities ruled out terrorism, saying the victims, ranging from 5 to 65 years old, were enjoying a family-friendly celebration when tragedy struck.
Vancouver’s police chief called it “the darkest day in our city’s history,” and leaders across Canada offered condolences ahead of the country’s national election.
