An 18-year-old has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that claimed nine lives and injured at least 25 others in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, according to BBC World. 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, leaving the tight-knit community in shock and disbelief.
The motive for the attack remains unknown, as reported by BBC World. Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at the school. Two additional victims, the suspect's mother, 39, and step-brother, 11, were discovered dead at a nearby home. Hundreds of mourners gathered in the town's main square and outside the British Columbia legislature to exchange comfort and moments of silence, as stated by BBC World.
The community of Tumbler Ridge, with a population of just 2,500, is reeling from the tragedy. Residents described the fear and uncertainty they experienced during the school lockdown, with many unaware of the magnitude of the unfolding events. "I will know every victim," one resident told BBC World, highlighting the close-knit nature of the community and the devastating impact of the shooting.
In other news, organizers for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles announced that Casey Wasserman would continue to lead preparations for the Summer Games, despite growing calls for his resignation due to his name surfacing in files related to Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by the New York Times. The LA28 board's executive committee conducted a review of Wasserman's past interactions with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell before making their decision. Wasserman, a sports agent, has represented prominent figures in entertainment.
Meanwhile, in New York City, residents of the affluent Upper East Side voiced outrage over a planned homeless shelter, according to Fox News. At a Community Board 8 Manhattan meeting, opponents expressed concerns about the shelter's proximity to schools and daycare centers. Residents accused city officials of rushing the process, as reported by Fox News. The women's shelter, converted from a men's center, is slated to open around April and will accommodate up to 250 women.
Finally, the military's progress in developing counter-drone technology has raised concerns about its safe use in civilian airspace, according to the New York Times. The sudden closure of airspace over El Paso on Tuesday night highlighted the disconnect between the technology and the rules for its use. Conflicting accounts exist regarding the cause of the closure, with some sources citing a military response to drone incursions from Mexican drug cartels, while others point to the use of new counter-drone technology.
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