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Suspect who drove into crowd at Lapu Lapu Festival identified as 30-year-old Vancouver man
The Vancouver Police Department is actively investigating a mass casualty incident that occurred during a neighborhood street festival in South Vancouver on Saturday night, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.
At approximately 8:14 p.m. on April 26, 2025, a man driving a black Audi SUV drove into a large crowd attending the Lapu Lapu Day Festival near East 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street.
The vehicle struck numerous attendees before coming to a stop.
A 30-year-old Vancouver man was arrested at the scene without further incident.
He remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Preliminary reports indicate that at least eight individuals, including a child, have died as a result of the crash.
At least six others sustained serious injuries and were transported to area hospitals for treatment.
Suspect who drove into crowd at Lapu Lapu Festival identified as 30-year-old Vancouver man. A man driving a black Audi SUV drove into a large crowd attending the Lapu Lapu Day Festival near East 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street. #Canada Driver arrested.https://t.co/CZKAfOYeC2 pic.twitter.com/FreItY5q4V— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) April 27, 2025
Vancouver Police have stated that an official update on casualty numbers will be provided during a media briefing scheduled for midnight local time.
Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene, recounting how the SUV barreled through vendor stalls and crowds of festival-goers.
One witness told they heard screams and cries as people desperately tried to flee from the speeding vehicle.
Another festival attendee described the scene as “terrifying” and “chaotic.”
In a statement released Saturday evening, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressed profound sorrow over the tragedy:
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident that occurred tonight at the Lapu Lapu Day event. Vancouver Police have confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with all those affected and with Vancouverโs Filipino community during this incredibly difficult time.”
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect.
However, sources have indicated that the individual has a history of mental health challenges and may have had prior interactions with law enforcement as recently as the day before the incident.
The Vancouver Police Departmentโs Major Crime Section is leading the investigation, and officials are working to determine the motive behind the attack.
Deana Lancaster, a spokesperson for Vancouver General Hospital โ the regionโs leading trauma center โ confirmed that multiple victims from the Lapu Lapu Day Festival were being treated at the facility.
The Vancouver Police Department is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has video footage to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines โ Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.