🇨🇦 A devastating school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 10, 2026, has left nine dead and 27 injured, shaking communities across Canada and beyond. The attack unfolded at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where seven victims were fatally shot. Two others were later found at a nearby residence linked to the suspect.
Authorities confirmed the suspected shooter, identified as a transgender woman, died at the scene from an apparent self-inflicted injury. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the nation, urging unity: "We will get through this. We will learn from this." Federal buildings will fly flags at half-mast for seven days.
Local journalist Trent Ernst, who documented the initial lockdown, described the rising death toll as "something I was not expecting." Schools remain closed indefinitely as grief-stricken residents gather for vigils. 🌍💔
