Vehicle Drives into Crowd at Vancouver Festival, Killing 11

At least 11 people were killed and dozens more injured when a 30-year-old man drove his vehicle into a crowd attending the Lapu Lapu Day block party, a Filipino community festival, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m., with bystanders apprehending the suspect before police arrived. Authorities have stated there is no evidence to suggest the attack was an act of terrorism, instead noting the suspect's significant history of mental health issues and prior interactions with police and healthcare professionals. The suspect, believed to be a Vancouver resident, remains in custody as the investigation continues. Victims included men, women, and young people, and officials warned that the death toll may rise given the number of serious injuries. Community leaders and festival organizers expressed deep grief, and police emphasized the scale of the tragedy as the city’s darkest day.