Devastating Mass Shooting Rocks British Columbia Community
A tragic mass shooting on 10 February 2026 in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, has left 10 people dead, including the alleged shooter, and over 25 injured in one of the country’s most devastating school attacks in decades.
Local authorities say the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were called to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in the early afternoon after reports of an active shooter. Multiple victims were found inside the school, while others were discovered at a nearby residence believed to be linked to the same incident.
How the Events Unfolded
According to police reports, officers entered the school shortly after the alert and located several victims. Seven people—including the suspect—were found dead at the campus, one person died on the way to a hospital, and two more were found deceased at a home nearby.
The suspect, described as a female with brown hair wearing a dress in an earlier public alert, was discovered dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound. Investigators have identified the individual but have not released a name, and the motive remains under active investigation.
At least 27 people were injured, with several flown to larger medical centres for treatment, while others received care for less serious wounds locally.
Community Response and Aftermath
The tight-knit Tumbler Ridge community, with a population of under 3,000, is in shock following the tragedy. Officials have closed local schools for the remainder of the week and launched efforts to support grieving families and survivors.
National leaders, including Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby, have expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to those affected by the shooting. Emergency response teams and investigators are continuing their work to understand the circumstances surrounding the attack.
