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Tumbler Ridge mass shooting leaves 10 dead
Summary
Officials say a shooting at a Tumbler Ridge high school left 10 people dead and about 25 injured, and police reported the suspected shooter died of an apparently self-inflicted injury.
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A shooting at the high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left multiple people dead and many injured on Tuesday. Authorities reported the suspected shooter died of an apparently self-inflicted injury. The incident prompted shelter-in-place alerts and lockdowns across the small community. Police said they were continuing searches and notifying next of kin.
Key details:
- Ten people were reported dead in connection with the incident, including the suspected shooter, and about 25 people were injured.
- RCMP said the suspected shooter appeared to have a self-inflicted injury and was deceased at the scene or shortly after.
- Residents received shelter-in-place alerts and local schools were placed on lockdown before students were later released.
- Police said they were searching homes and properties in the area and continuing to notify next of kin.
Summary:
The event has left the small community deeply affected and officials described the situation as distressing while noting a rapid response by first responders. Police continue searches and next-of-kin notifications; further details and any formal investigative steps are undetermined at this time.
