BURST
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.
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 .
Postmedia is working to memorialize the victims of the tragedy, to share their stories and ways that you can support their families.
If you know someone who was killed or injured in the tragic events and would like to include them, please contact us at vantips@postmedia.com .
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.
The Le Family: Richard Le, 47; Linh Hoang, 30; and Katie Le (5)
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
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.
“Kira was a valued member of our community whose wisdom and care for our middle and secondary school students had a powerful impact. Their work, and the great spirit they brought to it, changed lives.”
“The loss of our friend and colleague has left us all shocked and heartbroken. We extend our deepest condolences to Kira’s family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know them.
If you know someone who was killed or injured in the tragic events and would like to include them, please contact us at vantips@postmedia.com .
More to come.