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National Observer
23-07-2025
- National Observer
Fitness hearing for Adam Kai-Ji Lo, who is accused of 11 murders at Vancouver festival
The man accused of ramming an SUV into a crowd and killing 11 people at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival is set to appear in court today, with a judge determining if he's fit to stand trial. RJ Aquino, the chair of festival organizer Filipino BC, says the court proceedings could prove "traumatizing" for victims and members of the Filipino community. He says many have expressed anger and frustration since the April 26 attack and still find it difficult to cope with the tragedy almost three months later. Thirty-year-old Adam Kai-Ji Lo faces 11 charges of second-degree murder, after police announced on Tuesday that three additional charges had been approved. Lo is set to appear at Vancouver provincial court for a two-day fitness hearing where a judge will determine his mental fitness for a trial that could be months away. A media consortium that includes The Canadian Press plans today to challenge a publication ban on the fitness hearing that is being sought by the Crown. Under the proposed ban, evidence arising at the fitness hearing would not be publishable until the ban is lifted or after the end of a criminal trial. Fitness hearing for Adam Kai-Ji Lo, accused of 11 murders at Vancouver festival. However, it proposes that the outcome of the fitness hearing may be reported, as well as the outcome of the application for the publication ban. Aquino says community members of the Filipino community will be watching the hearing closely. He says many people want "speedy closure," but justice takes time. Aquino says Filipino BC will prepare for all possible outcomes, and support for victims' families and community members will continue. "We want to make sure that we're providing the support that the community needs, we're able to continue to be present with each other as we inevitably revisit what had happened through these proceedings." Dozens of people were injured in the attack in East Vancouver, in which a black SUV sped through a street crowded with festivalgoers. Police said in June that seven victims remained in hospital.
CTV News
23-07-2025
- CTV News
Fitness hearing for Adam Kai-Ji Lo, accused of 11 murders at Vancouver festival
Debris is seen on East 43rd Avenue in Vancouver, where a vehicle drove into crowd at a Lapu Lapu Day festival the night before, on Sunday April 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam VANCOUVER — The man accused of ramming an SUV into a crowd and killing 11 people at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival is set to appear in court today, with a judge determining if he's fit to stand trial. RJ Aquino, the chair of festival organizer Filipino BC, says the court proceedings could prove 'traumatizing' for victims and members of the Filipino community. He says many have expressed anger and frustration since the April 26 attack and still find it difficult to cope with the tragedy almost three months later. Thirty-year-old Adam Kai-Ji Lo faces 11 charges of second-degree murder, after police announced on Tuesday that three additional charges had been approved. Lo is set to appear at Vancouver provincial court for a two-day fitness hearing where a judge will determine his mental fitness for a trial that could be months away. A media consortium that includes The Canadian Press plans today to challenge a publication ban on the fitness hearing that is being sought by the Crown. Under the proposed ban, evidence arising at the fitness hearing would not be publishable until the ban is lifted or after the end of a criminal trial. However, it proposes that the outcome of the fitness hearing may be reported, as well as the outcome of the application for the publication ban. Aquino says community members of the Filipino community will be watching the hearing closely. He says many people want 'speedy closure,' but justice takes time. Aquino says Filipino BC will prepare for all possible outcomes, and support for victims' families and community members will continue. 'We want to make sure that we're providing the support that the community needs, we're able to continue to be present with each other as we inevitably revisit what had happened through these proceedings.' Dozens of people were injured in the attack in East Vancouver, in which a black SUV sped through a street crowded with festivalgoers. Police said in June that seven victims remained in hospital. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025. Nono Shen, The Canadian Press
Toronto Star
23-07-2025
- Toronto Star
Fitness hearing for Adam Kai-Ji Lo, accused of 11 murders at Vancouver festival
VANCOUVER - The man accused of ramming an SUV into a crowd and killing 11 people at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival is set to appear in court today, with a judge determining if he's fit to stand trial. RJ Aquino, the chair of festival organizer Filipino BC, says the court proceedings could prove 'traumatizing' for victims and members of the Filipino community.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-07-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Fitness hearing for Adam Kai-Ji Lo, accused of 11 murders at Vancouver festival
VANCOUVER – The man accused of ramming an SUV into a crowd and killing 11 people at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival is set to appear in court today, with a judge determining if he's fit to stand trial. RJ Aquino, the chair of festival organizer Filipino BC, says the court proceedings could prove 'traumatizing' for victims and members of the Filipino community. He says many have expressed anger and frustration since the April 26 attack and still find it difficult to cope with the tragedy almost three months later. Thirty-year-old Adam Kai-Ji Lo faces 11 charges of second-degree murder, after police announced on Tuesday that three additional charges had been approved. Lo is set to appear at Vancouver provincial court for a two-day fitness hearing where a judge will determine his mental fitness for a trial that could be months away. A media consortium that includes The Canadian Press plans today to challenge a publication ban on the fitness hearing that is being sought by the Crown. Under the proposed ban, evidence arising at the fitness hearing would not be publishable until the ban is lifted or after the end of a criminal trial. However, it proposes that the outcome of the fitness hearing may be reported, as well as the outcome of the application for the publication ban. Aquino says community members of the Filipino community will be watching the hearing closely. He says many people want 'speedy closure,' but justice takes time. Aquino says Filipino BC will prepare for all possible outcomes, and support for victims' families and community members will continue. 'We want to make sure that we're providing the support that the community needs, we're able to continue to be present with each other as we inevitably revisit what had happened through these proceedings.' Dozens of people were injured in the attack in East Vancouver, in which a black SUV sped through a street crowded with festivalgoers. Police said in June that seven victims remained in hospital. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025.
Toronto Sun
23-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Three more murder charges laid in Vancouver festival attack, police say
Police say number of charges against Adam Kai-Ji Low has increased from 8 to 11 Published Jul 22, 2025 • Last updated 43 minutes ago • 2 minute read Vancouver police with a drone on the scene where at least twelve people were killed by a speeding vehicle on Fraser St during Lapu Lapu Day celebrations in Vancouver April 27, 2025. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO / 10107854A The man accused of plowing a vehicle through a crowd at a Vancouver street festival faces more charges of second-degree murder. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Police say the number of charges against Adam Kai-Ji Lo, 30, has been increased from eight to 11, matching the number of people who died in the attack at the Lapu Lapu festival on April 26. Dozens more people were injured at the festival, which was a celebration of Filipino culture. Lo is due in court again Wednesday, with a judge set to decide if he is mentally fit to stand trial. RJ Aquino with Filipino BC, the group that organized the festival, said the additional charges do 'provide some answers' for the families of the victims, but they are still a 'long way from justice.' 'We are still a day away from the mental health hearing, and it could be weeks or months before a judge's decision on whether this proceeds to a criminal trial can happen,' said Aquino in an interview on Tuesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We're really focused on how the community is feeling and how we collectively want to seek justice for their loved ones and the community and our community members.' Vancouver police say in a statement that the additional charges were approved by the BC Prosecution Service after a review of evidence submitted by homicide investigators. The festival attack prompted a security review for other public events held across the province. A review conducted by former B.C. Supreme Court judge Christopher Hinkson released earlier this month recommends that all public events, regardless of size, should be supported by a risk assessment. It said that a provincial events hub should be developed to share information and advice for those organizing events. Hinkson was appointed by Premier David Eby in the days after the attack to conduct the assessment. Police said after the vehicle attack that the department did not recommend higher security for the Lapu Lapu event because it was deemed low-risk. Read More Canada Canada Olympics Columnists Entertainment
