An 18-year-old has been identified as the suspect in a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, that left eight people dead and dozens injured, according to BBC World. The suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The motive for the attack is still unknown.
The shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured, BBC World reported. Additionally, the suspect's mother, 39, and step-brother, 11, were found dead at a nearby home. Hundreds of mourners gathered in Tumbler Ridge's main square and outside the British Columbia legislature to exchange comfort and moments of silence.
In other news, Attorney General Pam Bondi told members of Congress that she hopes Ghislaine Maxwell "will hopefully die in prison," according to ABC News. Bondi was responding to questions about allegations that Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator was receiving special treatment, including a controversial transfer to a minimum security prison. Maxwell, who is 64, has been incarcerated since her arrest in July 2020. Bondi, who clashed with Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee when asked questions related to the Epstein investigation, said she could not comment on who ordered the transfer.
Meanwhile, the Trump White House reiterated its stance that any illegal immigrant residing in the U.S. is eligible for deportation, as reported by Fox News. The administration's focus is initially on removing "the worst of the worst" violent illegal immigrants. "The President's entire team, including Border Czar Tom Homan and Secretary Noem, are on the same page when it comes to implementing his agenda which has always focused on prioritizing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens," Fox News quoted.
In political news, Carrie Buck, a Nevada state senator and former school principal, is gaining momentum in a race to unseat Democratic Rep. Dina Titus, according to Fox News. Buck is running in Nevada Congressional District 1, a seat that has been trending towards the GOP in recent election cycles.
Finally, a new book by Paul Burrell, Princess Diana's former butler, details the heated fights between King Charles and Princess Diana, Fox News reported. Burrell's book, "The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana," recounts witnessing the unraveling of the royal marriage. Burrell, now 67, was a trusted confidant to the princess.
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