Carney says nation mourns with Tumbler Ridge after deadly school shooting

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada mourns after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that left 10 people dead; he suspended a trip to Germany, asked for flags on Parliament Hill to be lowered, and will deliver a statement in the House of Commons.

Prime Minister Mark Carney described a difficult day for Canada after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Officials reported that 10 people died and that the suspected shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted injury. Mr. Carney said he had spoken with B.C. Premier David Eby and that federal assistance will be offered. He also suspended an overseas trip and announced plans to address Parliament. What officials reported: - Officials reported 10 people dead, with seven reported at a local secondary school and two more at a residence connected to the incident. - The suspected shooter was reported to have died of an apparent self-inflicted injury. - Prime Minister Carney suspended his trip to Germany for the Munich Security Conference, asked for flags on Parliament Hill to be lowered for a week, said Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is en route to the province, and will deliver a statement in the House of Commons. Summary: The prime minister said the nation mourns and thanked first responders, school staff and residents for their response. Federal officials have signalled support to the province, a minister is travelling to British Columbia, and Mr. Carney will speak in the House of Commons; further procedural or legal steps were not detailed in the report.