Nine people were killed in Vancouver and multiple others were injured after a driver plowed into a large crowd at a street festival on Saturday evening.
Police said the suspect, a 30-year-old Vancouver man, was arrested at the scene, according to a post on X. While the investigation is ongoing, police are “confident” the incident wasn't an act of terrorism, they added.
The incident took place during festivities for Lapu-Lapu Day, which commemorates an indigenous leader of the Philippines who resisted Spanish colonization in the 1500s. It also occurred days before federal elections are scheduled to take place in Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney offered his condolences to the country's Filipino Canadian community as well as Vancouver residents. British Columbia Premier David Eby said his team is ready to provide support to city officials.
I am devastated to hear about the horrific events at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver earlier this evening.
April 27, 2025
I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed and injured, to the Filipino Canadian community, and to everyone in Vancouver. We are all mourning with…Essential Business Intelligence, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice, Daily Fuel, Gold and Silver Prices and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.