Peaceful British Columbia community plunged into grief after brutal school attack claims innocent lives..
A devastating school shooting struck Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia’s Peace region on Tuesday, leaving at least ten people dead, including the suspected shooter.
The tragedy unfolded at the secondary school serving Grades 7 through 12, sending shockwaves through the small northern community. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed that six victims were pronounced dead at the school. Two additional fatalities were discovered at a separate location, while another victim succumbed to injuries during transport to hospital.
Authorities later confirmed that the suspected shooter, initially described as a female with brown hair, was found deceased with what investigators believe to be a self-inflicted injury. Two other individuals suffering life-threatening wounds were airlifted to regional medical facilities.
Timeline of Events
- 3:35 p.m. PT – Active shooter alert issued in Tumbler Ridge
- Lockdowns implemented at nearby schools
- 5:46 p.m. PT – Alert lifted after suspect located deceased
- Ongoing investigation into potential second suspect
Local schools were immediately placed under lockdown. Tumbler Ridge Elementary School later coordinated the safe release of students to their parents. School District 59 announced both local schools would remain closed for the remainder of the week.
The District of Tumbler Ridge expressed profound sorrow, offering condolences to grieving families. Local MLA Larry Neufeld confirmed that provincial resources were being deployed to assist law enforcement and emergency responders.
