British Columbia school shooting kills at least nine

A suspected shooter killed at least nine people and injured others at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; the suspect was found dead and police say investigations and community support operations are ongoing.

A suspected shooter killed at least nine people and injured others in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday. Police reported six bodies inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and additional victims, including a person who died while being transported to hospital. The suspected shooter was found deceased at the school with what appeared to be a self‑inflicted injury. Local schools were placed on lockdown and emergency resources were deployed to the area. What officials say: - Police reported at least nine people killed and about 25 others treated for non‑life‑threatening injuries. - Six victims were found inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and additional deaths were found at a nearby residence or while being transported to hospital. - The suspected shooter was located dead at the school with an apparent self‑inflicted injury; authorities said they know the shooter’s identity but did not release a name. - Officials stated that investigations and support operations are ongoing and that a motive has not been established. Summary: The incident is one of the deadliest school shootings reported in Canada in decades and has deeply affected the small Tumbler Ridge community. Police say investigations and support operations remain active. Undetermined at this time.