Its olympic committee has issued a statement on their website after events in Tumbler Ridge yesterday:
“We are heartbroken by the news of the horrific school shooting that occurred in British Columbia. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, those who are injured, and the entire Tumbler Ridge community. Team Canada stands with everyone affected as they navigate difficult days ahead.”
Canadian athletes have been in action in the women’s biathlon and freestyle skiing events at the games this afternoon.
Suspect’s motive remains unclear, police say
Police superintendent Ken Floyd has told reporters that investigators have identified the suspect – but would not release a name.
A public alert sent to phones described the shooter as “a female in a dress with brown hair”.
Floyd said the suspect’s motive remains unclear and that authorities are “not in a place to understand why or what may have motivated this tragedy”.
He added police were still investigating how the victims were connected to the shooter, who was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At least ten people have been killed and dozens injured in a school shooting in British Columbia. Another two people have been found dead in a nearby home, with police believing the two incidents are linked.
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The main things you need to know
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We’ve been reporting overnight on a shooting at a school in western Canada, and another nearby at a home which police believe is linked. The time there has just gone 9.45pm.
Ten people are dead in total, including the suspect.
The shooting took place in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia with a population of around 2,400 people;
Six people were found dead inside the school, while another victim died while being taken to hospital. At least 25 others were injured;
Two additional victims were found dead in a nearby residence, believed to be in connection with the incident;
The suspect was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound;
A public alert sent to phones described the shooter as “a female in a dress with brown hair”, though police have said the motive remains unclear;
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the shooting “horrific” and has suspended a planned trip to Munich
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