US EditionEleven killed in festival attack included families, artist, visitor from Philippines
- Eleven people, including families, an artist, and a visitor from the Philippines, were killed when an SUV drove at high speed through a crowd at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 26, 2025.
- The attack occurred when the SUV rammed into the crowd during the festival, confirmed by Vancouver police and Filipino BC, with victims of varied backgrounds including locals and visitors.
- Victims included Maria Victoria Bjarnason, who was visiting her sons and described as the life of the party; artist and mother Jenifer Darbellay; realtor Richard Le; teacher-counsellor Kira Salim; and members of the Samper family who immigrated from Colombia.
- Fundraising pages organized by relatives have raised over $110,000 to support families and repatriate bodies, while community leaders called the event a devastating loss that deeply shook Vancouver's Latin American and local communities.
- Survivors and relatives expressed grief and a commitment to healing, with some recalling victims' kindness and urging forgiveness toward perpetrators as a way to honor the deceased.
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Vancouver mayor, VPD to present preliminary report into Lapu Lapu Day tragedy
The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Police Department will present the early findings from a joint review of event safety on Friday, following the deadly tragedy at last month's Lapu Lapu Day festival.
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Eleven killed in festival attack included families, artist, visitor from Philippines
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