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Lapu Lapu killings: Suspect charged with multiple counts of second-degree murder in Vancouver [Video]

  • We’re finishing our live updates for today

    A memorial for the victims near the site of the Lapu Lapu festival on Sunday. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

    Our colleagues in Vancouver will have more coverage tonight, as vigils are held in the city and community leaders pay their respects. You can read more at CBCNews.ca.

  • Rhianna Schmunk

    He appeared very briefly in court from a jail cell wearing grey sweats a few minutes ago. He’s been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Lo did not request bail, so he’s staying in custody. As below, a publication ban covers other details.

    The case has been put over to May 26.

  • Bail hearings almost always come with publication bans

    Rhianna Schmunk

    Lo’s first appearance in court is a bail hearing. Those hearings can be protected by a publication ban under Section 517 of the Criminal Code. The bans are mandatory if requested — which they almost always are.

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