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Tumbler Ridge vigil: PM says Canadians are with you
Summary
Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge where hundreds gathered to mourn victims of this week's mass shooting. Police said the suspected shooter was found dead and the RCMP is continuing its investigation.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, to attend a vigil where residents gathered after a mass shooting earlier this week. Hundreds came together as federal leaders across parties and the Governor-General joined local families and first responders. Carney spoke to the crowd and offered words of solidarity. Many residents were visibly grieving and some declined to speak to the media amid the town's loss.
What officials said:
- Prime Minister Mark Carney and other federal leaders attended the vigil and paid tribute to the victims, saying "Canadians are with you."
- Police reported that eight people were killed in the shootings and that the suspected shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot, according to the RCMP.
- The RCMP said it does not believe the attack targeted specific individuals and that an investigation is ongoing; the local school remained closed as authorities continued their work.
Summary:
The visit highlighted national leaders' show of unity and the community's grief in Tumbler Ridge following the deadly incident. Undetermined at this time.
