According to local police, suspect is a 30 -year -old man who was arrested by participants in the event that celebrated the Filipine culture
Last Saturday (26), a tragic incident shook the city of no when at least nine people lost their lives after an attack during a street festival. The event, which celebrated the Philippine culture, was abruptly interrupted when a 30 -year -old man, already known by the authorities, broke into the streets with a car, running over dozens of participants. The suspect was quickly detained by people at the festival, but the impact of the attack left the community in shock. Local police said that, so far, the case does not appear to be an act of terrorism, although the circumstances are still suspicious.
The Lapu Lapu Festival, where the attack took place, is an annual event that honors the chief of the tribe of Matan Island, famous for defeating the troops of Portuguese explorer Fernão de Magalhães in 1521. This event attracts many participants, especially in Canada, which houses a significant Filipine community. The tragedy occurred in a moment of celebration, transforming what should be a day of joy into a scenario of mourning and sadness.
The attack took place at a delicate moment for Canada, on the eve of the federal election scheduled for next Monday. The current liberal prime minister, which recently replaced Justin Trudeau, is in a fierce dispute against Pierre Poilievre of the conservative party. In response to the attack, Carney suspended her campaign schedule to closely follow the case in Vancouver. The election promises to be competitive, with liberals leading in the polls after a series of political events, including the resignation of Trudeau and commercial tensions with the United States.
While police have not yet disclosed the exact number of injuries, updates are expected in the coming hours. The festival occupied several blocks in the center of Vancouver, bringing together a large crowd. The Philippine Community in Canada, which has about one million people, actively participates in this event, making the impact of the attack even deeper. Authorities continue to investigate the case, while the population eagerly awaits more information about the victims and the progress of investigations.
*With information from Fabrizio Neitzke
*Report produced with the aid of AI
