Eight Dead in British Columbia High School Shooting

A shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left eight people dead, including the suspected shooter, with more than 25 others injured. Two additional bodies were found at a nearby home linked to the incident. Police say the shooter died from an apparent self-inflicted injury, all students and staff were safely evacuated, and there is no ongoing threat. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the attack, which is one of the deadliest school shootings in Canada’s history.

A shooting at a high school in the Canadian province of British Columbia has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, prompting a major emergency response and drawing national attention. Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that eight people were killed in total, including the suspected shooter.
Police also reported that two additional bodies were found at a nearby residence believed to be connected to the incident, raising further concerns as investigators work to establish the full sequence of events and possible links between the locations.
In a statement, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) explained that officers responded to reports of an active shooter by entering the school to locate and neutralize the threat. During a systematic search of the building, officers discovered several victims. They also found an individual believed to be responsible for the attack, who was deceased and appeared to have suffered a self-inflicted injury.
Canadian media outlets have reported that the suspected shooter was a woman, a development that would be highly unusual, as mass shootings in North America are overwhelmingly carried out by men. Authorities have not confirmed this detail.
At a press conference, the RCMP declined to release further information about the suspect, including their identity, background, or the type of weapon used in the attack. Police said that six victims, excluding the suspected shooter, were found inside the school. A seventh victim later died while being transported to hospital.
More than 25 people were injured during the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Among them were two individuals who sustained serious or life-threatening injuries and were airlifted to hospital for urgent medical care. Emergency services treated other injured victims at the scene and at nearby medical facilities.
Police confirmed that all remaining students and staff were safely evacuated from the school following the incident. Authorities also stated that they do not believe there are any additional suspects and that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The RCMP said they received the initial report of the active shooting at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time, which corresponds to 20:20 UTC/GMT, on Tuesday, February 10. A large police and emergency response was immediately deployed to the area.
Prime Minister Mark Carney reacted to the tragedy by issuing a statement expressing sympathy and support for the affected families and community. He said he was “devastated by today’s horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge” and extended condolences to those who lost loved ones.
Larry Neufeld, the member of the provincial legislature for Peace River South, told reporters that an “excess” number of resources had been sent to the community, including RCMP officers, ambulances, and other emergency support services. He said he was unwilling to share further details at this time, citing concerns that releasing additional information could jeopardize the safety of the ongoing operation.
Tumbler Ridge is a remote municipality with a population of approximately 2,400 people. It is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, more than 1,000 kilometers, or about 600 miles, north of Vancouver, and lies close to the border with Alberta.
School shootings are rare in Canada. According to the Canadian national broadcaster CBC, the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School ranks as the second deadliest school shooting in Canadian history, underscoring the gravity of the incident and its impact on the nation.