Horrified Jagmeet Singh Speaks Out After Deadly Car-Ramming Incident at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Festival
"Canada election candidate Jagmeet Singh expresses shock over Lapu Lapu car-ramming event"
In a shocking turn of events, a car-ramming incident claimed lives at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Festival, only hours after National Democratic Party candidate Jagmeet Singh paid a visit. The accident occurred on April 27, 2025, just days before Canada's election.
The 30-year-old local suspect responsible for the tragedy is currently in custody. The incident has been classified as a major crime event, with investigations ongoing.
As the city reels from the aftermath, the Vancouver Police Department released a statement, sharing that at least nine people were killed, and several others were left injured. Police posted the news on their platform, formerly known as Twitter.
Jagmeet Singh expressed his shock and sadness upon learning about the incident. He took to social media, stating, "I am horrified to learn of an incident at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day celebrations that injured and killed innocent people. As we wait to learn more, our thoughts are with the victims and their families - and Vancouver's Filipino community, who were coming together today to celebrate resilience."
NDP colleague and MP Don Davies echoed Singh's sentiments, tweeting about the 'horrendous attack', adding that he is 'praying for all the victims and their families'.
Footage from the scene depicts multiple emergency vehicles on the rushing to the area. "So many police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances came through. scary stuff," one eyewitness tweeted.
The Lapu Lapu festival is a significant celebration for Canada's Filipino community, with its roots tracing back to the Philippines' first Indigenous hero, Lapu Lapu, who famously defeated Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 [1][2]. The event aims not only to celebrate culture but also resilience and perseverance.
While no information regarding the suspect's motivation has been released, the local community, politicians, and the entire nation await more information about this tragic event.
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The vehicle that rammed into the crowd during the Lapu Lapu festival was a Ford SUV[1]. Authorities are still investigating the incident, assessing the suspect's mental state, and determining if terrorism played a role in the attack [1].```
- Jagmeet Singh took to social media expressing shock and sadness over the car-ramming incident at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Festival, which occurred just days before Canada's election.
- The tragic accident at the Lapu Lapu Festival, celebrated by Canada's Filipino community, has been classified as a major crime event, with at least nine people killed and several others injured.
- The local suspect involved in the disaster is currently in custody, and authorities are still investigating the incident, including assessing the suspect's mental state and determining if terrorism played a role.
- In a statement, the Vancouver Police Department shared the news on their platform, formerly known as Twitter, and footage from the scene depicts multiple emergency vehicles rushing to the area.
- Politicians and the entire nation are awaiting more information about the tragedy, as it has shaken not only Vancouver's Filipino community, who were coming together to celebrate their culture, resilience, and heritage, but also the entire nation.
