Tumbler Ridge
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Nine people were killed and at least 25 more were injured after a mass shooting in the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Tuesday.
Officers believe they have identified the shooter, who was found dead in the school, but said they will "struggle" to ever determine a motive for what has become one of the deadliest shootings in Canadian history.
A Grade 12 student at the school said he and his classmates were locked down for more than two hours behind barricaded doors before police escorted them outside.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says all flags on federal government buildings across the country will be flown at half mast.
Provincial and world leaders, including King Charles, have expressed solidarity with Canadians and the B.C. community.
Nine people were killed and at least 25 more were injured after a mass shooting in the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Tuesday.
Officers believe they have identified the shooter, who was found dead in the school, but said they will "struggle" to ever determine a motive for what has become one of the deadliest shootings in Canadian history.
A Grade 12 student at the school said he and his classmates were locked down for more than two hours behind barricaded doors before police escorted them outside.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says all flags on federal government buildings across the country will be flown at half mast.
Provincial and world leaders, including King Charles, have expressed solidarity with Canadians and the B.C. community.
RCMP have identified the suspect as Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, who was found dead of a 'self-inflicted injury.'
Talk radio in Toronto are saying the shooter was trans that had numerous encounters with police and mental health workers.
The people shot in the house was her mother and step brother.
