Canada School Shooting: 9 Dead, Suspect Identified

Nine people, including the suspect, died in a shooting at a high school and a private residence in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, on February 12, 2026, according to police. The suspect was identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, a local resident. The incident is one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history.

The attacks began at the suspect's family residence, where his mother and step-brother were found deceased, before moving to the high school. Police were initially called to the home after a female youth, related to the suspect and victims, contacted authorities. At the school, a 39-year-old teacher and three 12-year-old female students were among the victims. A female victim with significant injuries survived the attack at the school and remained in critical condition. More than 25 people were injured in total, with two suffering life-threatening injuries.

Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald confirmed the suspect's identity and the revised death toll, according to The Guardian. RCMP took up positions outside the suspect's home, where additional bodies were discovered, as reported by The Guardian.

The incident has shocked the community and prompted investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details were immediately available regarding the motive for the attack.