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Vancouver police provide update on Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy


Police in Vancouver will provide an update Monday afternoon after a vehicle rammed into a Filipino community festival on Saturday night, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more.

A news conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. PT. CBC News will carry it live.

A 30-year-old Vancouver man has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, and police have said more charges are likely as victims are identified. 

Police have said the attack was not an act of terror. While they didn’t provide a motive, they said the suspect had had multiple interactions with police and mental-health workers.

A man wearing a police uniform is pictured in profile at night.
Vancouver interim police chief Steve Rai speaks to media at the intersection of Fraser Street and 41st Avenue after the alleged attack on Saturday. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

The Ministry of Health said as of Sunday evening, 17 people remained in the hospital, some in critical and serious condition. 

Officials provide resources

Those who are unable to contact a loved one who was at the event can visit a 24-hour assistance centre that has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre or call 604-717-3321.

Filipino B.C., the group that organized the festival, has announced that victim services are available for those who witnessed the event or experienced trauma. People can call or text 1-800-563-0808 or email 211-victimlinkbc@uwbc.ca. 

The Philippine Consulate General has shared a hotline offering assistance to nationals at 604-653-5858, as well as a migrant workers hotline at 604-767-3354. 



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