Nine Dead, Over 20 Injured as Driver Rams Into Vancouver Festival Crowd

At least nine people were killed and over 20 injured when a 30-year-old man drove his SUV into crowds at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, a Filipino festival in Vancouver. The incident occurred as the event was winding down, with witnesses describing scenes of chaos as the vehicle sped through the crowd after a barricade was lifted to allow traffic. Bystanders subdued and detained the suspect until police arrived; he was known to law enforcement in certain circumstances. Vancouver police stated that the attack is not considered terrorism and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and community leaders expressed condolences, while the investigation remains ongoing. The festival, attended by up to 100,000 people, celebrates Filipino heritage and the legacy of Philippine national hero Datu Lapu-Lapu.