Community Update | April 29, 2025

Our community is grieving, but we’re also organizing. We are working urgently to secure a physical space where people can access wellness supports and share what they need to cope and heal.

As of Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Vancouver Police Department has confirmed 11 fatalities, with victims ranging in age from five to 65 years old. We expect this number will rise. At least ten others are hospitalized, including seven in critical condition and three in serious condition, among them a 22-month-old child.

We know that the casualties extend beyond the Filipino community, but we reaffirm our longstanding values and practice to care for those outside of our direct community.

While we are collaborating with the City of Vancouver to find a suitable location, we acknowledge the challenge of doing so in a city where racialized communities often lack permanent, dedicated spaces.

It should not take a tragedy to reveal how underserved we are.

Though support has poured in from across Canada and internationally, Filipino BC is not currently accepting donations. We will have an update within the next 24 hours.

The City of Vancouver has informed us that they are reopening E 43rd Avenue between Chester St. and Fraser St. overnight. The area of E 43rd Ave. between St. George St. and Fraser St. will likely open by the end of the day Wednesday, April 30.

The City of Vancouver has launched a dedicated information and support page for those seeking updates, mental health resources, and future ways to support:
https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/lapu-lapu-day-mass-casualty-incident.aspx

Additionally, the VPD is asking anyone with video or images depicting the incident or the aftermath to submit them here:
https://vpd.ca/lapu-lapu-mass-casualty-submit-video-and-tips/