Tumbler Ridge Tragedy: Nine Dead in BC School and Home Shooting, Suspect Found Dead
February 11, 2026
Police and investigators were still establishing connections between the school and the residence, with updates on victims and identities forthcoming as the probe continued.
RCMP and local officials stressed careful communication to protect privacy while acknowledging the community’s need for explanations and shared grief.
Coverage noted the town’s remote, coal-town-to-tourism history, its close-knit nature, and the ongoing updates as investigators proceed.
Officials and police provided a coordinated, ongoing response, underscoring ongoing investigations and commitments to mental health and other support for residents.
A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby home in northern British Columbia left nine dead and about 25 injured, with the suspect found dead from a likely self-inflicted injury.
Initial police communications described the attacker differently at first, initially labeling a female in a dress, then describing a gunperson, reflecting evolving information during the response.
A community center served as a hub for families and responders in the early hours, with local faith leaders offering support as neighbors called the event unimaginable for a close-knit town.
The reporting reflected a stance against political talking points, focusing on understanding the motive and prevention, and asking for prayers for victims and families.
CNN carried live coverage from the scene with correspondents reporting on the unfolding situation.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported the incident with a timestamp later updated, marking its rapid development.
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Official briefings stressed the ongoing investigation, limited initial information, and requests for patience as details emerged, including casualty and weapon details.
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