Share<\/a><\/p>\n We are not getting many images from the scene coming through, but Google Maps has this image of Tumbler Ridge high school:<\/p>\n Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Photograph: Google MapsShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a023.12 EST<\/p>\n Mark Carney: ‘I am devastated by today’s horrific shootings’<\/p>\n Canada\u2019s prime minister Mark Carney has called the Tumbler Ridge shooting in British Columbia \u201chorrific,\u201d saying that he is \u201cdevastated\u201d and is offering his \u201cprayers and deepest condolences\u201d to the families and friends of victims involved in the attack.<\/p>\n He went on to say:<\/p>\n \u201cI join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed irreversibly today, and in gratitude for the courage and selflessness of the first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens.<\/p>\n Our ability to come together in crisis is the best of our country \u2014 our empathy, our unity, and our compassion for each other.<\/p>\n I have connected with Premier Eby to express my condolences, and with the Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, who is coordinating the federal response.<\/p>\n Our officials are in close contact with their counterparts to ensure the community is fully supported as best we can. The Government of Canada stands with all British Columbians as they confront this horrible tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n The leader of Canada\u2019s Conservative party, Pierre Poilievre, has also issued his condolences towards victims involved in the Tumbler Ridge, saying:<\/p>\n \u201cDevastated to hear of the many innocent people murdered and injured in a senseless act of violence at a local high school in Tumbler Ridge.<\/p>\n Our prayers are with the families, students, teachers, first responders, and the entire community grieving this profound loss.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Larry Brock, the shadow minister for justice and the Canada\u2019s attorney general, has issued a statement following the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, saying:<\/p>\n My prayers are with the families, students, educators, and entire community of Tumbler Ridge as they grieve this unthinkable tragedy.<\/p>\n Thank you to the first responders and RCMP who faced an unimaginable situation today. We are grateful for their dedication to the safety of the community.<\/p>\n As we mourn the innocent lives lost, I send my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n We are currently on standby for a press conference by British Columbia premier David Eby.<\/p>\n Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n David Eby, the premier of British Columbia, has released a statement following the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, saying:<\/p>\n \u201cOur hearts are in Tumbler Ridge tonight with the families of those who have lost loved ones.<\/p>\n Government will ensure every possible support for community members in the coming days, as we all try to come to terms with this unimaginable tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a> The town of Tumbler Ridge, which has a population of about 2,400 people, is more than 1,000km north of Vancouver, near the border with Alberta.<\/p>\n Located in British Columbia, the town is a former coal mining community which saw a boom during the 1970s, and again more recently when mining returned.<\/p>\n The town markets itself as a land of \u201cdinosaurs and waterfalls\u201d, and is the site of a Unesco area of internationally significant geology, geography, or human history, according to CBC.<\/p>\n School shootings are rare in Canada<\/a> and Tumbler Ridge secondary school has more than 160 students, according to its website.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a022.29 EST<\/p>\n Canadian police: ‘We believe we’ve been able to identify the shooter’ but withholds details over privacy reasons<\/p>\n \u201cWe believe we\u2019ve been able to identify the shooter,\u201d said Floyd, adding that RCMP will withhold the shooter\u2019s identity for privacy reasons and for the conduct of the investigation.<\/p>\n Floyd also refused to disclose details on how many of the victims were children and adults, adding that more details will emerge in coming days.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Canadian police: Suspect found dead in what ‘appeared to be a self-inflicted injury’<\/p>\n The suspect involved in the shooting was found deceased in what \u201cappeared to be a self-inflicted injury,\u201d Floyd said.<\/p>\n He added that remaining school staff and students, which was about 100 people total, were safely evacuated.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Floyd added that police are not yet able to determine the motivations of the shooter, adding:<\/p>\n \u201cWe are grateful for the cooperation shown as officers continue to advance the investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n The RCMP is currently holding a virtual press conference on the shooting.<\/p>\n RCMP\u2019s North District chief superintendent Ken Floyd said the victims injured are being triaged and did not disclose any details on the connection of the shooter to the local high school.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a022.02 EST<\/p>\n Nina Krieger, British Columbia\u2019s minister of public safety and solicitor general, has called the shooting \u201cdevastating,\u201d adding that her office will \u201cdeploy every resource to support the investigation and the people of Tumbler Ridge.\u201d<\/p>\n Her full statement is as follows:<\/p>\n \u201cThe RCMP have ended the emergency alert in Tumbler Ridge. Police do not believe there are any outstanding suspects or ongoing threat to the public.<\/p>\n Today\u2019s devastating events are sending shockwaves through the community and the entire province. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Tumbler Ridge community.<\/p>\n I would [like] to thank RCMP and first responders for their immediate and courageous response. We will deploy every resource to support the investigation and the people of Tumbler Ridge.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Tumbler Ridge is located in a remote part of British Columbia, north of Vancouver:<\/p>\n map <\/a>Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a021.51 EST<\/p>\n Tumbler Ridge’s elementary and secondary schools to close<\/p>\n Tumbler Ridge\u2019s elementary and secondary schools will close for the rest of the week following this afternoon\u2019s shooting.<\/p>\n In a statement online, the school district said:<\/p>\n \u201cDue to the tragic events that unfolded in community of Tumbler Ridge today, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and Tumbler Ridge Elementary School will be closed for the rest of the week.<\/p>\n The district will make supports available and once we have the locations for where the supports will be we will put that information on social media.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n RCMP\u2019s north district commander, superintendent Ken Floyd called the shooting a \u201crapidly evolving and dynamic situation,\u201d adding that the \u201cswift cooperation from the school, first responders, and the community played a critical role in our response.\u201d<\/p>\n Floyd went on to say:<\/p>\n \u201cOur thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and all those impacted by this tragic incident. This has been an incredibly difficult and emotional day for our community, and we are grateful for the cooperation shown as officers continue their work to advance the investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has released a statement on the shooting in British Columbia, saying that it had received a report of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge secondary school at around 1:20pm.<\/p>\n It stated:<\/p>\n \u201cAs part of the initial response to the active shooting, police entered the school to locate the threat. During the search, officers located multiple victims. An individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased with what appears to be a self\u2011inflicted injury.<\/p>\n Six additional individuals, not including the suspect, have been located deceased inside the school. Two victims have been airlifted to hospital with serious or life\u2011threatening injuries. A third victim died while being transported to hospital. Approximately 25 others are being assessed and triaged at the local medical centre for non\u2011life\u2011threatening injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n All remaining students and staff were safely evacuated, RCMP said, adding that police have identified a secondary location believed to be connected to the incident where \u201ctwo additional victims were located deceased in a residence.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Opening summary<\/p>\n At least eight people are dead following a shooting at a high school in British Columbia, Canada<\/a> on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n According to a statement from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, seven people were found dead in an attack in British Columbia\u2019s municipality of Tumbler Ridge. A suspect was also found deceased, police said.<\/p>\n At least 25 other people are currently being treated for injuries, national broadcaster CBC added, citing<\/a> Canadian police.<\/p>\n Stay with us as we bring you the latest developments\u2026<\/p>\n![\"Jonathan](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jonathan_Yerushalmy.png\")
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