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British Columbia mass shooting killed at least nine, police say
Summary
Canadian police said at least nine people, including the suspected shooter, were found dead after shootings in Tumbler Ridge that involved Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; authorities say the active-shooter alert was cancelled and they do not believe any suspects remain at large.
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At least nine people were killed in shootings that involved a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, police said. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported the suspected shooter was also found dead. The incident unfolded across multiple locations and included Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Authorities announced the active-shooter alert was cancelled and said they do not believe there are outstanding suspects.
What police reported:
- At least nine people were killed and the suspected shooter was found dead, according to the RCMP.
- An active-shooter alert for the school was issued around 1:20 p.m. MT and was officially cancelled at 5:45 p.m., police said.
- Two people were airlifted with serious or life-threatening injuries and about 25 others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the RCMP.
- Police said they are searching other homes and properties as part of the ongoing investigation.
Summary:
The events resulted in multiple deaths and injuries and prompted a large emergency response in the community. RCMP are continuing their investigation and conducting searches of nearby homes and properties. Undetermined at this time.
