People across N.L. express grief after Tumbler Ridge shooting

Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed grief after a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where police reported nine people were killed. Several towns with personal or family ties to Tumbler Ridge posted condolences and lowered flags.

A shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, was reported to have killed nine people, including students and a teacher, according to police reports. The RCMP identified an 18-year-old as the suspected shooter and said the person died by a self-inflicted gunshot. The event has drawn visible responses from communities in Newfoundland and Labrador that have personal and family connections to Tumbler Ridge. Known details: - Police reported nine people were killed, including five students and a teacher at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. - The RCMP identified an 18-year-old as the suspected shooter and reported the person died by a self-inflicted gunshot. - Town councils and residents in several Newfoundland and Labrador communities posted condolences, and St. Lawrence lowered flags to half-mast. - Local officials noted that many people from Newfoundland and Labrador have family or work ties to Tumbler Ridge. Summary: The reported deaths have prompted expressions of grief across Newfoundland and Labrador, where many residents have ties to Tumbler Ridge. Undetermined at this time regarding further official actions or procedural steps.