Nine people, including the suspect, died in a mass shooting at a high school and local residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, on February 11, 2026, according to multiple news sources. The suspect, identified as a woman, died of a self-inflicted wound, Al Jazeera reported. More than two dozen people were injured, with some sustaining life-threatening injuries.
The attack, one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history, prompted a significant police response. RCMP officers were seen taking up positions outside a home in Tumbler Ridge where two additional bodies were found, according to The Guardian. Authorities have not yet released a motive for the shooting.
The incident has shaken the community. "Their grief, in the face of this catastrophic loss, will be accompanied by the desperate need for an explanation," said John Sparks, International correspondent for Sky News. The premier of British Columbia, David Eby, struggled to find words when addressing the media, reflecting the shock felt by many Canadians.
The shooting occurred in a small town, where residents likely knew the shooter, according to Sky News. The incident is particularly jarring because mass shootings are more commonly associated with the United States, as noted by Sky News.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
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