Kai-Ji Adam Lo is the man who drove his car into a crowd at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival on Saturday, killing at least 11 people. The 30-year-old is now facing eight charges of second-degree murder. Police have confirmed that Lo was already known to law enforcement and mental health professionals before this incident, in which he drove his black SUV into festival-goers.
Lo’s brother, Alexander, died last year. Alexander’s body was found in a home near Knight Street and East 33rd Avenue in January. Dwight William Kematch, a 39-year-old man, was arrested in connection with Alexander’s death and is facing a second-degree murder charge. Alexander’s trial was set to begin in October.
Before the incident, Kai-Ji Adam Lo had set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for his brother’s funeral costs. The page was called ‘In loving memory of Alexander Lo, funeral costs,’ and it raised $9,320 CAD.
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In the description, Kai wrote about the pain of losing his brother: “It pains me deeply to put these words down, but my brother has been taken from us in a senseless act of violence, something we never saw coming. Our reality has abruptly shifted. Despite our disagreements, the harsh truth that he’s no longer with us hits me with an overwhelming force.” He also expressed regret for not spending more time with Alexander.
Lo shared that their mother had taken out loans to build a tiny home for Alexander, which had already been a difficult project due to issues with the builders. He added that it was especially painful knowing that Alexander would never return to this home.
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Lo was believed to be struggling with mental health issues, including delusions and paranoia. Before the attack, a family member had contacted a hospital psych ward, but it is unclear whether any action was taken. Lo had no prior criminal record.
The Premier of British Columbia, David Eby, said the attacker appeared to be “profoundly ill” and highlighted the province’s need for better mental health services.
