Canada Reels as Gunman Kills Nine in Coordinated School and Residential Shooting Rampage
Reported by Afilawos Magana Sur investigative Journalist.
A devastating mass shooting in Canada has left at least nine people dead and dozens injured after a gunman targeted a secondary school and a nearby residence in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in one of the country’s deadliest school-related attacks in decades.Authorities confirmed that the shooting unfolded on February 10, 2026, when police responded to an active shooter alert at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Emergency responders discovered multiple victims inside the school, with additional fatalities later identified at a residential property believed to be connected to the attack.According to law enforcement officials, several victims were found dead at the school premises, while another died after being transported to a medical facility. Two additional bodies were located at a residence linked to the incident, intensifying the scale of the tragedy. The suspected attacker was also found dead inside the school from what authorities described as a self-inflicted injury, effectively ending the threat. Daily Tribune +1Police reports indicate that at least 25 to 27 individuals sustained injuries during the attack, with some victims airlifted to hospitals due to life-threatening wounds. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the motive and any possible connections between the suspect and victims. Officials have not publicly released the suspect’s identity. Daily Tribune +1The attack triggered widespread lockdown measures across the community, with students and staff barricading classrooms as emergency services responded. Authorities later lifted public safety alerts after confirming that there was no ongoing threat to residents. Schools in the affected district were subsequently closed temporarily to allow investigators and crisis response teams to operate. Al JazeeraGovernment officials and community leaders have described the incident as a profound national tragedy. British Columbia Premier David Eby reportedly expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, extending condolences to the close-knit community of approximately 2,400 residents. The attack has also renewed national conversations about public safety and violence prevention, particularly within educational environments. Daily Tribunealthough mass shootings are relatively rare in Canada compared to other parts of the world, the Tumbler Ridge incident is already being described by analysts as one of the country’s most severe school attacks in recent decades, highlighting growing concerns about community safety and crisis preparedness. Daily TribuneReferencesCBS NewsFree Malaysia TodayAl JazeeraVanguard NigeriaTribune Philippines.
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