A mass shooting at a school in the remote Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left ten people dead and over 25 wounded, according to multiple news sources. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has shocked the nation and shattered the close-knit community, leaving residents grappling with grief and uncertainty.
The shooting took place at a school in Tumbler Ridge, a town of approximately 2,400 residents located about 600 miles from Vancouver in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. According to Time, seven people died at the school, and two more were found dead at a nearby home. A woman believed to be the shooter was found dead at the school from a self-inflicted injury, police reported. Two individuals were airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The tragedy has deeply impacted the community. "I don't call them residents. I call them family," the mayor stated, according to BBC Breaking, reflecting the profound bonds now fractured by the horrific event. The shooting has raised questions about gun violence in Canada, where mass shootings are rare due to strict gun laws. However, according to Time, Tumbler Ridge is a hunting town where gun ownership is common.
While the nation mourns, other global events continue to unfold. A multi-source summary from Vox noted an ISIL (ISIS) attack on Niamey, Niger's airport and military base, along with other international developments. NPR News also reported on Prince William's Saudi Arabia tour, which concluded with a focus on conservation efforts.
The incident in Tumbler Ridge underscores the devastating impact of violence on small towns. The community is now left to cope with the aftermath of the tragedy, as investigations continue and the nation mourns the loss of life.
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