Canadian police said that a shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday (Feb 10), killing at least 10 people, including the suspected shooter.
Six people were found dead inside the high school on Tuesday, and another person died on the way to the hospital, said police.
Two more people were found dead at a residence, which the police said is connected to the incident.
Another 25 individuals are being evaluated for injuries at the local medical centre.
“Six additional individuals, not including the suspect, have been located deceased inside the school. Two victims have been airlifted to hospital with serious or life‑threatening injuries. A third victim died while being transported to hospital. Approximately 25 others are being assessed and triaged at the local medical centre for non‑life‑threatening injuries,” the police said in a press release.
The suspected shooter was confirmed dead on Tuesday afternoon.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police said that the authorities will be investigating “the full circumstances surrounding this incident.”
“This was a rapidly evolving and dynamic situation, and the swift co-operation from the school, first responders, and the community played a critical role in our response,” North District Chief Supt. Ken Floyd wrote in a statement.
“Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and all those impacted by this tragic incident. This has been an incredibly difficult and emotional day for our community, and we are grateful for the cooperation shown as officers continue their work to advance the investigation.”
RCMP Staff Sgt. Kris Clark had earlier, in a statement, said that there was an “active shooter” situation at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, and urged the people living around Tumbler Ridge, BC, to stay inside.
No other suspects in the incident, say police
Police said that they don’t believe there are any outstanding suspects or an ongoing threat to the public.
The Tumbler Ridge RCMP received a report of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 1:20 pm. A Police Initiated Public Alert (PIPA) was issued but was officially cancelled at 5:45 pm.
Police said that the suspected shooter was found dead with “what appears to be a self‑inflicted injury”.
“This was a rapidly evolving and dynamic situation, and the swift cooperation from the school, first responders, and the community played a critical role in our response,” said Superintendent Ken Floyd, North District Commander. “Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and all those impacted by this tragic incident. This has been an incredibly difficult and emotional day for our community, and we are grateful for the cooperation shown as officers continue their work to advance the investigation.”
