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RCMP Probe Threats That Forced Tumbler Ridge Victim’s Funeral to Be Cancelled

The family reports relocation to a safe location under an RCMP safety plan.

A memorial for the victims of a mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 13.
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A memorial for the victims killed in a mass shooting is seen in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Feb. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
RCMP and victim services are pictured at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School the day after the Feb. 10 shooting, which left eight dead, including children.

Overview

  • B.C. RCMP say they are investigating threats circulating online and within the Tumbler Ridge community tied to the Feb. 10 mass shooting.
  • A private service for 12-year-old Kylie Smith was cancelled due to “legitimate potential threats,” according to local outlet Tumbler RidgeLines.
  • Kylie Smith’s parents, Lance Younge and Jenny Geary, said they were moved to a safe location and wrote that they could not risk more violence.
  • The family believes they are at least the third bereaved household to face harassment or threats, though police would not confirm other cases.
  • RCMP state officers are coordinating with the mayor and community leaders on public safety planning, as political leaders condemn reports that OpenAI had prior concerns about the shooter’s ChatGPT interactions without notifying police.