25 Injured in Canadian Shooting

Shooter was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound, authorities say

• Two people were airlifted to hospital with serious or life-threatening injuries.
• Police said the suspect was also found dead inside the school from “a self-inflicted injury.”
• Officers believe they have identified the shooter, but said they will “struggle” to ever determine a motive.

An individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased with what appears to be a self‑inflicted injury, according to officials

Another two people were found dead at a separate location, which police believe was connected to the incident.
10 dead, including suspect, after mass shooting at northern B.C. high school
Authorities have confirmed 10 people have died, including a suspect, after a shooting in the small northern B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge, with more than half the victims found at the local high school.

Mounties say they first received a report of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time.

As part of the initial response to the active shooting, police entered the school to locate the threat,” the B.C. RCMP wrote in a statement Tuesday evening. “During the search, officers located multiple victims. An individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased with what appears to be a self‑inflicted injury.”

Six other people were found dead inside the school, and one additional victim died while being taken to hospital. Two others were airlifted from the school with serious injuries, police said.

“All remaining students and staff were safely evacuated. Police are working closely with the school district to support a co-ordinated reunification process for families,” the RCMP said.

Two more victims were found dead inside a home police believe is connected to the incident. Police say officers are searching additional homes and properties to find out if anyone else may have been hurt.

An emergency alert urging residents to shelter in place was lifted just after 5:45 p.m. and police say there does not appear to be any other suspects or ongoing threat to the public.

Tumbler Ridge is located in the Peace River region in northeastern B.C. and has a population of about 2,400. The secondary school has roughly 160 students, according to School District 59.

Due to the tragedy, both the elementary school and high school in the community will be closed for the rest of the week, the school district said.

“We are not in a place now to be able to understand … what may have motivated this tragedy,” Supt. Ken Floyd, commander of the B.C. RCMP’s North District, told reporters at a virtual news conference Tuesday evening. “Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones and all those impacted by this tragic incident. This has been incredibly difficult and emotional day for our community.”

Floyd could not say how many of the victims were children or adults, or elaborate on the nature of the injuries suffered by survivors.

Police also declined to identify the suspected shooter or confirm whether or not the individual was a student at the school, nor what weapon—or weapons—they may have used.

Floyd did say the suspect is the same person referenced in a text alert sent into the community as the situation unfolded, which at the time described a “female in a dress with brown hair.”

The mass shooting prompted a wave of condolences, including from B.C. Premier David Eby.

“Our hearts are in Tumbler Ridge tonight with the families of those who have lost loved ones,” Eby wrote on social media.

“Government will ensure every possible support for community members in the coming days, as we all try to come to terms with this unimaginable tragedy.”

Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger also issued a statement thanking the RCMP officers and other emergency crews who responded to the shooting for their “immediate and courageous response.”