RCMP Confirms Suspected Gunman Kills Multiple Victims at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia

A small community in northeastern British Columbia is reeling after a deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that at least 10 people, including a suspected gunman, lost their lives in the attack.

Officials reported that six victims were found inside the school, two more were discovered at a nearby residence, and one additional person died while being transported to the hospital.

The suspected shooter reportedly died at the scene from what appears to have been a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Injuries and Emergency Response

Beyond the fatalities, around 25 people were being treated for injuries at a local medical center.

Two of those patients were reported to be in critical condition.

Emergency services and law enforcement worked swiftly to stabilize the situation, and an earlier shelter-in-place alert for residents was lifted by 5:45 p.m. local time.

Superintendent Ken Floyd of the RCMP said the investigation is ongoing, with searches continuing in nearby homes and properties to ensure no additional victims or accomplices are involved.

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At this time, authorities have not released the name of the suspected shooter, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.

Impact on the Tumbler Ridge Community

The District of Tumbler Ridge, a small municipality with roughly 2,400 residents, expressed deep sorrow over the incident.

“Our hearts are with all those affected, and we recognize that many residents may be feeling shocked, scared, and overwhelmed,” officials said in a statement.

The secondary school, which enrolls about 175 students across grades 7 to 12, has been central to this tight-knit community.

Many local families have children attending the school, and residents describe the event as an unprecedented tragedy in the town’s history.

Context: School Shootings in Canada

While Canada experiences fewer school shootings than the United States, incidents of this nature still send shockwaves through communities.

Previous Canadian cases, including the 2020 Nova Scotia attack and the 2006 Dawson College shooting, highlight that even small towns are not immune to such tragedies.

Experts note that emergency preparedness, mental health resources, and rapid law enforcement response play critical roles in limiting casualties.

What’s Next?

Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant while the investigation continues.

RCMP officers will continue searching the area for any potential evidence or victims and are working closely with local hospitals to monitor injuries.

The province’s education department is expected to coordinate support services for students, families, and staff affected by the shooting.

Counselling services and crisis support hotlines are likely to be made available in the coming days.

Meanwhile, the community is rallying together, with local leaders planning vigils and memorials to honor those lost.

Lawmakers and law enforcement officials are also reviewing policies on school security and emergency response in small towns like Tumbler Ridge to prevent similar tragedies in the future.