An 18-year-old has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that claimed the lives of nine people and injured at least 25 others in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, according to police. The suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The tragic events unfolded at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby home, sending shock waves through the small, tight-knit community.
The attack at the secondary school resulted in the deaths of six individuals, while two others, the suspect's mother, 39, and step-brother, 11, were found dead at a nearby home, according to BBC World. Authorities stated that Van Rootselaar was born a biological male but identified as a woman. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown.
The community of Tumbler Ridge, with a population of approximately 2,500, is reeling from the tragedy. Residents described the close-knit nature of the town and the devastating impact of the shootings. "I will know every victim," one resident stated, highlighting the personal connection within the community. The shootings occurred 415 miles (667 km) northeast of Vancouver.
In other news, a powerful cyclone, named Gezani, struck Madagascar, resulting in at least 31 fatalities. The cyclone made landfall on Tuesday, hitting the island's main port, Toamasina. The disaster management office reported "total chaos," with houses collapsing and neighborhoods plunged into darkness due to snapped power lines. Drone footage showed extensive damage, with an overturned truck and uprooted trees.
Meanwhile, a report by the children's commissioner for England revealed that children are routinely exposed to advertisements for weight loss injections and pills online. The report found that young people were "bombarded" with ads for products claiming to change their bodies, despite such advertising being banned. Dame Rachel de Souza, the commissioner, called the posts "immensely damaging" to young people's self-esteem.
In a separate development, a landmark trial began in California, examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. Lawyers for the plaintiff, identified as "K.G.M.," argued that the social media platforms created "addiction machines" that contributed to her mental health issues. "These companies built machines designed to addict the brains of children, and they did it on purpose," said Mark Lanier, the plaintiff's lawyer.
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