Overview
- Police issued an emergency alert ordering residents in Tumbler Ridge and nearby communities to shelter in place and lock doors after reports of gunfire at the secondary school.
- RCMP say there are multiple victims but have not released a verified total or details on injuries, cautioning that early information remains preliminary.
- Authorities deployed additional resources from neighbouring detachments along with BC Emergency Health Services and STARS air ambulance, with some patients transported to larger hospitals.
- Officers report the original suspect was located deceased, and work continues to determine if another person took part in the attack as they secure the scene.
- School District 59 placed both the secondary and elementary schools on lockdown, later allowing elementary students to be released to guardians, while officials urge the public to follow RCMP directions and avoid the area.