An 18-year-old has been named as the suspect in a shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens more in British Columbia, Canada. Police said Jesse Van Rootselaar was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot injury, though details surrounding the attack's motive remain unclear.
The horrific event at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School saw six victims killed, including a teacher and several students aged just 12 and 13, while two others—a mother and her 11-year-old son—were found dead at a nearby home. Authorities reported that Van Rootselaar was transitioning gender and had shown signs of mental health issues in the past.
Local officials, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, expressed deep shock and sorrow, highlighting the gravity of the event in the tight-knit community of Tumbler Ridge, which only has about 2,400 residents. The mayor noted the personal toll such violence takes in a small town where everyone knows one another.
Police are continuing their investigation and community leaders are calling for more robust discussions on mental health and gun regulations following this tragedy.
The horrific event at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School saw six victims killed, including a teacher and several students aged just 12 and 13, while two others—a mother and her 11-year-old son—were found dead at a nearby home. Authorities reported that Van Rootselaar was transitioning gender and had shown signs of mental health issues in the past.
Local officials, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, expressed deep shock and sorrow, highlighting the gravity of the event in the tight-knit community of Tumbler Ridge, which only has about 2,400 residents. The mayor noted the personal toll such violence takes in a small town where everyone knows one another.
Police are continuing their investigation and community leaders are calling for more robust discussions on mental health and gun regulations following this tragedy.
