April 29th, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Family of three from Colombia died in B.C. festival attack, says son

By Canadian Press on April 29, 2025.

VANCOUVER — Three members of a family of Colombian immigrants have been identified among the 11 people killed in Saturday’s vehicle attack in Vancouver.

Vancouver resident Alejandro Samper says he lost his mother Glitza Maria Caicedo, father Daniel Samper and sister Glitza Daniela Samper in the attack on the Lapu Lapu Day festival.

More coming.

Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press

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