politics
February 11, 2026
What we know so far about the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada
Details start to emerge as authorities give information about the attack in British Columbia that killed nine
TL;DR
- Nine people, including six children, were killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
- The suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene.
- Prior to the school shooting, the suspect killed a woman and a child at a residence.
- Six victims were found dead at Tumbler Ridge secondary school: a teacher and five students (three 12-year-old girls, a 12-year-old boy, and a 13-year-old boy).
- About 25 people were injured, with two in critical condition.
- Police had prior contact with the suspect regarding mental health concerns.
- The suspect had a firearms license that expired in 2024 and no registered firearms.
- Mass shootings are rare in Canada due to stricter gun laws.
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