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Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival

Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival

Summary

A sad thing happened at a festival in Vancouver. An attack happened when a man drove a car into a crowd of people. 11 people died and many others had to go to the hospital.

Key Facts

  • The attack happened at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival.
  • 11 people died in the attack, the youngest person being only five.
  • Many other people were hurt and had to go to the hospital.
  • The attack was caused by a man driving an SUV into a crowd of people.
  • The festival was organized by Filipino B.C., and its chairman is R. J. Aquino.
  • Many people were very upset and sad after the attack. They met for a vigil at the place of the attack.
  • The Filipino community is very big and important in Vancouver.
  • The Premier of British Columbia, David Eby, appreciated the Filipino community and talked about their contributions in many places like hospitals and schools.
  • The man who drove the SUV has been caught and charged for the attack.
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