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Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Kills Nine as Police Identify 18-Year-Old Local Woman

Investigators say she likely killed her mother and 11-year-old stepbrother before attacking the school.

Overview

  • Police found seven victims at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and two more in a linked residence, bringing the death toll to nine after an initial higher count was corrected.
  • The suspect was discovered dead inside the school of apparent self-inflicted injuries, and authorities report no ongoing threat and no other suspects.
  • About 27 people were injured, including two flown to hospital with life-threatening wounds, while roughly 25 were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Officials say forensic, witness and weapons inquiries are underway as they examine how the firearms were obtained and continue assessing motive.
  • Canada's prime minister expressed shock and postponed a planned trip to the Munich Security Conference, and local schools closed as the small community of roughly 2,400 receives support.