Another student echoed this sentiment.

My thoughts are with the Filipino communities in Vancouver and beyond as they mourn this horrible tragedy.I speak for all Seattleites when I express that our hearts are with the victims.

Officer Rosario Cervantes told City News Service: We are aware of Vancouver.I am heartbroken to hear what took place at the Vancouver Filipino festival.killing 11 people ranging in age from 5 to 65 and injuring dozens of others.

Devin Cabanilla was among dozens of parents and dancers from Seattles Kalahi Philippine Dance Company who had traveled north to perform traditional Filipino dances at the festival.British Columbia on April 26 has horrified AAPI communities in North America and caused police to take precautions locally.

We must all stand together to reject hate and violence in all forms.

Extra barriers were added to block vehicles from entering the festival area.Pioneering filmmakers (from left): Alan Kondo.

Ats Sasaki and Victor Shibata.She said she usually only reads the Japanese section of The Rafu.

Continuing thanks to Maddox Chen for keeping this story alive.Professor Jocslyn Luckett of NYU.