As of April 28, a total of 11 people have been killed, while more remain in hospital following the senseless Lapu Lapu Day Block Party tragedy. A tribute is pictured near the site of the attack at East 43rd and Fraser Street in south Vancouver.
On April 26, 2025 around 8:14 p.m., a black SUV sped through a pedestrian-only area at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party celebrations in south Vancouver.
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As of Monday morning, there are 11 fatalities, ranging in age from 5 to 65, while many more were injured and remain in hospital.
Kai-ji Adam Lo, 30, has since been arrested and charged with eight counts of murder.
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Note: Each of the victims identified has been independently verified or confirmed by our own sources. This list is a work in progress as we are verifying each GoFundMe to ensure that only correct and reliable information is distributed. Please be aware of frauds and scams and ensure that you are donating to a trusted source.
Richard Le, 47, and his wife Linh Hoang, 30, along with their 5-year-old daughter Katie are among those killed, according to a Postmedia source.
According to a GoFundMe campaign that has been set up for the family, the couple leave behind a 16-year-old son who was not at the festival “only because, at the last moment, he decided to stay home to finish his homework instead.”
“Richard Le was a dedicated father, badminton and tennis coach, and real estate professional. He devoted his life to teaching young people the values of sportsmanship and team spirit. He served his community and clients with pride and always went out of his way to help others,” read the GoFundMe.
“His wife, Linh, was known for her kindness and gentle spirit. She had been planning a visit to see her family in Vietnam. Katie, one of the youngest victims, was about to graduate from kindergarten. She was vibrant, joyful, and full of life.”
Kira Salim, a teacher-counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School, has been identified as one of the victims in the April 26 events.
“It is with profound sadness that we share news that Kira Salim … was among those who lost their lives in the April 26 Lapu Lapu Day tragedy,” read a joint letter shared by board chair Maya Russell and superintendent Mark Davidson of the New Westminster school board.
