A Canadian decide has ordered a person accused of ramming his sport utility automobile by way of a Filipino heritage pageant crowd, killing 11 folks, to obtain a psychological well being evaluation to find out if he’s match to face trial
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A Canadian decide on Friday ordered a person accused of ramming his sport utility automobile by way of a Filipino heritage pageant crowd, killing 11 folks and injuring dozens, to obtain a psychological well being evaluation to find out if he is match to face trial.
A publicity ban prevents the publication of why Choose Reginal Harris made the choice.
Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, appeared in provincial courtroom by way of video hyperlink. He wore an orange short-sleeved jumpsuit and sat on a blue sofa. He’s anticipated to return to courtroom on Might 30.
Lo faces eight counts of second-degree homicide after allegedly driving an SUV by way of a crowd of individuals on the Filipino group’s Lapu Lapu Day Road pageant on Saturday in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Attending Friday’s listening to was Marco Tougher, vice consul for the Consulate Basic of the Philippines.
Lo had beforehand been scheduled to look in courtroom on Might 26, after making his first look by video on Sunday, the day after the assault.
Damienne Darby with the British Columbia Prosecution Service mentioned that Lo’s lawyer had requested the subsequent look be moved forward.
Lo’s courtroom look got here simply hours earlier than a memorial mass to wish for victims of the tragedy.
The B.C. provincial authorities had declared Friday a provincial day of mourning for the victims.
In a press release, Premier David Eby prolonged his “deepest and most heartfelt condolences” to anybody who had misplaced a liked one. He additionally wished a speedy restoration for these injured.
“To anybody struggling: Your ache is our ache,” the assertion mentioned. “Your loss is our loss. We stand with you.”
Mayor Ken Sim additionally launched a press release saying the tragedy has touched folks of all backgrounds.
“We’re devastated,” the assertion mentioned. “We’re heartbroken. And we’re standing collectively in grief and solidarity.”
