Canadian police have identified Jesse Van Rootselaar, an 18-year-old, as the suspect in a shooting that left nine dead and at least 25 wounded in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The attack, which occurred at a local secondary school and a nearby home on Tuesday, claimed the lives of a teacher and five students, according to The Guardian. Van Rootselaar was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and authorities are still working to determine the motive for the attack.
The small community of Tumbler Ridge, located 415 miles northeast of Vancouver, is reeling from the tragedy. Residents expressed shock and disbelief, describing the town as tight-knit and close-knit, with a population of just 2,500 people. "I will know every victim," said one community member, reflecting the profound impact of the event, according to BBC World.
The suspect, who was born a biological male but identified as a woman, had a history of mental health problems, according to The Guardian. The attack prompted a school lockdown, leaving residents in fear and uncertainty as the magnitude of the situation unfolded, according to BBC World.
In other news, a Florida man, Blackie Alvarez, 33, was arrested and faces seven felony charges after allegedly pointing a handgun at multiple drivers during a road rage incident on February 8th, according to Fox News. The incident occurred on U.S. 331 in DeFuniak Springs.
Additionally, newly released emails suggest that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, sought bankruptcy advice from Jeffrey Epstein while he was in jail. The emails, released by the Department of Justice, detail Ferguson's desperate measures to address her 6 million debt, including potential bailouts and selling her jewelry, according to BBC Business. Ferguson reportedly found the experience "so so demoralising" and stated, "Death is easier than this."
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