Shootings at school and home in British Columbia, Canada, leave 10 dead
On Tue, Oct 10, 2023, a shooting incident occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. Additionally, two more fatalities were reported at a nearby residence. The Royal Canadian Mounted…
On Tue, Oct 10, 2023, a shooting incident occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. Additionally, two more fatalities were reported at a nearby residence. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that a woman believed to be the shooter was also deceased.
The incident left more than 25 people injured, with two individuals being airlifted to a hospital due to life-threatening injuries. The school, located over 1,000 kilometers north of Vancouver, accommodates 175 students from Grades 7 to 12.
Police responded promptly, arriving at the school within two minutes. The RCMP reported six fatalities at the school and an additional individual who succumbed to injuries while being transported to the hospital. Two more bodies were discovered at a residence connected to the incident. A suspect, identified as female, reportedly died from a self-inflicted injury. The investigation into the shooter's motive and connections to the victims is ongoing, with no further details on the suspect's identity released.
On Tue, Oct 10, 2023, a shooting incident occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals.
The town of Tumbler Ridge, with a population of approximately 2,700, is experiencing significant grief. Local authorities and residents are working to support affected families during this challenging time. Community leaders have emphasized the profound impact of the event on the close-knit community.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his condolences and announced the suspension of a scheduled trip to Halifax and Munich. The government continues to address gun control issues in response to mass shootings, including recent measures to restrict firearms classified as assault weapons. This incident marks the most severe mass shooting in Canada since 2020.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
