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Ten people, including the suspected shooter, were killed and more than two dozen others injured after a mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia on Tuesday, authorities said.
The violence unfolded at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, a small school serving grades 7–12 in the remote northern community, and in a nearby residence believed to be linked to the attack. Six people were found dead inside the school, one died while being transported to hospital, and two additional victims were discovered at a residence.
Local police, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), said the suspected shooter — described as female — was found dead at the school with what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. Authorities stated there were no ongoing public safety threats.
Gun violence and the Canada debate
Canadian law requires firearms licensing, safety training, and registration categories, and in recent years the federal government has banned more than 2,500 assault-style weapons and introduced measures such as a national freeze on handgun sales under former Bill C-21.
Public opinion polls suggest majorities of Canadians favour stronger gun-control measures, particularly steps like revoking licences for those tied to domestic violence.
At least 25 people were treated for injuries, with several in serious or life-threatening condition. First responders reportedly reached the scene within minutes of an emergency report.
The shooting has deeply affected the tight-knit town of around 2,400 residents. Schools in the area were closed and counseling services mobilized for students, staff and families. Provincial and federal leaders, including British Columbia Premier David Eby and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, expressed sorrow and offered support to the grieving community.
Mass shootings are rare in Canada, and this event is being described as one of the deadliest in the country in decades — the worst school shooting since the École Polytechnique massacre in 1989.
