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crime1d ago

Police say they are determining the connection between two crime scenes and a mass shooting in British Columbia.
Six people died at a high school in Tumbler Ridge and two others were found dead at a residence believed connected to the incident.
A suspected shooter was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted injury, with officials saying there are no other suspects or ongoing threat.
The shooter may have been a woman described in an active-shooter alert as wearing a dress with brown hair.
Tumbler Ridge is a remote town in northern British Columbia with about 2,400 residents.
Authorities reported about 25 people were being treated for injuries at a local medical center.
Police described the investigation as ongoing with authorities seeking to confirm connections to the broader incident.
RCMP Superintendent Ken Floyd provided updates during an online news conference.
Officials said the incident occurred near the town of Tumbler Ridge in northern British Columbia.

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crime18h ago

Authorities say an 18-year-old resident fatally shot six students and two others at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.
Police said the suspect was born biologically male but had begun transitioning to female about six years ago.
Authorities noted prior visits to the suspect’s home over mental health concerns and the removal of firearms.
The shooter did not attend the high school, and authorities are still determining a motive.
RCMP stated the first responders arrived within two minutes of the active shooter report.
Initial death toll was later corrected to nine, including the shooter.
Mourners left flowers in memory of the victims as authorities continued the investigation.
Tumbler Ridge is a remote town in British Columbia with a small population.
The suspect held a gun license that expired in 2024 and did not have firearms registered.
British Columbia Premier David Eby commented on the incident and the RCMP provided updates.
Officials described the town’s close-knit nature and the impact on residents and families.

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crime11h ago

Latest: Canadian police faced backlash for focusing on the shooter's pronouns in briefings about the attack.
The shooter, 18, opened fire at a library in British Columbia, killing eight and injuring others before dying.
Authorities said the shooter identified as female in public and social media, and pronouns were noted at a briefing.
Critics argued that attention should have been on victims and the weapon involved rather than pronoun debate.
Emergency alerts were issued as the community faced a lockdown and hospital treatment for 25 injured victims.
The shooter killed the mother and brother before attacking the school before taking their own life.
Community members described the shooter as a quiet kid who was often alone at school.
At least 25 people were injured, with Maya Gebala among the named victims.
The investigation noted past police visits and firearms seizures at the shooter’s home.
Investigations continue as the community mourns and schools plan to remain closed for the week.
The incident is described as the second deadliest school shooting in Canada.

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