“School Horror: Shooting Leaves Ten Dead”
In a tragic event, ten individuals lost their lives in two connected incidents in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. This includes an active shooter situation at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, which unfolded at approximately 1:20 PM local time.
Details of the Incident
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that the shooting at the school resulted in seven fatalities. The suspect was discovered deceased at the scene, believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Two additional victims were found at a nearby residence linked to the incident.
Victims and Casualties
- Seven individuals were shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
- Two people were deceased at a residence connected to the shooting.
- One person died in transit to the hospital.
- Two individuals were transported to the hospital for urgent medical care.
- Approximately 25 others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Superintendent Ken Floyd emphasized the importance of collaboration among the school, first responders, and the local community in addressing the rapidly evolving situation. Eyewitness accounts reveal the sense of disbelief in what is normally a quiet town of fewer than 3,000 residents. Local journalist Trent Ernst reflected on the community’s previously safe atmosphere.
Community Reaction
Tumbler Ridge’s Mayor, Darryl Krakowka, expressed his sorrow, stating, “I will know every victim… and we’re a small community.” He has served in his role for 19 years and feels a deep connection with the residents.
Other leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby, shared their condolences and support for those affected by this horrific tragedy. “My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones,” Carney wrote on social media.
Investigation and Response
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Superintendent Floyd noted that determining the relationship between the victims and the shooter remains a priority. The shooter was described as a woman, but further details regarding her age and identity have not been confirmed.
This terrible event marks the second deadliest school shooting in Canadian history. The first was the L’École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal in 1989, which claimed the lives of 14 individuals. The Tumbler Ridge incident has left a profound impact on the community and the nation, prompting a collective mourning for the lives cut short.
