11 dead, dozens injured in senseless act of violence at Vancouvers Lapu Lapu festival [Video]

Vancouver police confirmed on Sunday morning that 11 people were killed and dozens more injured when a man drove an SUV into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on Saturday night.

Interim police Chief Const. Steve Rai said the number of deceased could rise in the coming days or weeks due to the extent of the injuries.

“This was a senseless, heartbreaking act of violence,” he said.

“It is the darkest day in our city’s history. The actions of a single person shattered our collective sense of safety.”

No details have been released about the victims.

Rai said the suspect, who remains in custody, approached the festival from East 43rd Avenue and drove through the crowd.

The festival was taking place mainly on the grounds of a school located at 41st Avenue and Fraser Street.

The driver, a 30-year-old Vancouver resident, was the lone occupant and Rai said evidence does not lead investigators to …