Overview
- Police named the suspected attacker as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, found dead at the school from an apparent self-inflicted injury.
- Authorities say the killings began at a residence, where the suspect’s mother and stepbrother were found dead, before the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
- Victims at the school include a 39-year-old teacher, three 12-year-old girls, and two boys aged 12 and 13, with next-of-kin notifications ongoing.
- About 27 people were wounded, including two in critical but stable condition and others with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the RCMP.
- The motive remains unknown as the investigation continues, and national and provincial leaders ordered flags lowered and declared mourning as the community holds vigils and schools remain closed.