At least ten people died after a shooting at Tumbler Ridge High School, a small community in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, authorities reported. Among the deceased is the suspected shooter, who was found dead inside the school with what appears to be a self-inflicted wound. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated that they received the first reports around 1:20 p.m. local time about an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, which has approximately 175 students in grades 7 through 12. When officers entered the building as part of the initial response, they located six fatalities inside the school. Two more bodies were found in a nearby residence, and one more person died while being transported to a hospital. Authorities indicated that they are continuing to search homes and properties in the area to rule out any further victims, although they confirmed that there are no other suspects connected to the attack. In addition to the deceased, approximately 25 people are receiving medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at the local health center. Two others were airlifted to larger hospitals with serious or life-threatening injuries. Community in shock and schools closed. The active shooter alert was lifted at 5:46 p.m. Pacific Time after police confirmed the threat had been neutralized. All students and staff members remaining on campus were safely evacuated, according to the official statement. RCMP Superintendent Ken Floyd, commander of the Northern District, indicated that the suspected shooter has been identified, but his name will not be released at this time. No details were provided regarding the type of weapon used or how many of the victims were students or adults.A ninth-grade student told local media that he and other classmates hid in a closet inside a classroom, not knowing exactly what was happening. “It was terrifying. We just heard noises and didn’t know what to do,” he described. School District 59 reported that both Tumbler Ridge Middle School and Elementary School will remain closed for the rest of the week. In a message to the community, local authorities described the incident as “deeply distressing” and expressed their solidarity with the affected families. “Tumbler Ridge is a strong and supportive community. We know the next few days will be difficult for many to process,” the district said in a statement, while thanking emergency services for their rapid response. Medical teams from nearby areas came to the scene, including air ambulances that transported critically ill patients to hospitals in Edmonton, about 600 kilometers away. Tumbler Ridge, with a population of about 2,400 and located more than 1,100 kilometers northeast of Vancouver, had not experienced an event of this magnitude in its recent history. Residents described scenes of helicopters circling the area for hours and distraught families waiting for news of their loved ones. Authorities continue their investigation as the community tries to come to terms with a tragedy that has deeply shaken this town in western Canada.

Authorities continue their investigation as the community tries to come to terms with a tragedy that has deeply shaken this town in western Canada.