A man who allegedly killed 11 people after driving a vehicle through a crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver is now facing more charges.
Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder.
Lo was initially charged with eight counts of second-degree murder on April 27, one day after the deadly attack.
The additional charges were approved by the BC Prosecution Service following a review of evidence submitted by Vancouver police homicide investigators, VPD said Tuesday afternoon.
Hundreds of people were celebrating the Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 26 when a man drove a black Audi SUV into a crowd on East 43rd Avenue.
Back in May, Lo appeared before Vancouver Provincial Court Judge Reginald Harris following a 30-day assessment.
He remains in custody at B.C.’s Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam.
Harris agreed to set two days for a hearing to determine if Lo is fit to stand trial.
On July 23 and 24, the results of his meetings with psychiatric hospital professionals and how his mental health could affect his suitability to stand trial will be discussed.
The information will be subject to a publication ban.
Earlier, Vancouver Coastal Health confirmed that the suspect was under the supervision of a health-care team, compliant with treatment and on “extended leave” in accordance with the Mental Health Act.
“In this situation, the care team followed established guidelines for a client on extended leave, and there was no indication this person was not following their treatment plan or presented a public safety risk,” VCH said.
“Extended leave is intended to help clients maintain their treatment plans while transitioning back to the community for ongoing support. Extended leave allows people to be readmitted quickly if cause presents itself," said the health authority.
Homicide investigators executed a search warrant on April 27 at the suspect's residence in Vancouver.
With files from Jeremy Hainsworth and Mike Howell
