What Happened in the Recent Canada School Shooting?
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British Columbia, Feb 11 (NationPress) At least 10 individuals, including the perpetrator, have lost their lives and numerous others have sustained injuries following a mass shooting in Canada's British Columbia, according to police reports.
The tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday (local time) at a school located in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, as reported by local news sources.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) revealed that six victims were discovered deceased within the high school premises, while another individual succumbed to their injuries en route to the hospital. The gunman was also found dead, resulting from what authorities described as a self-inflicted injury, according to leading Canadian news outlet, CBC.
Furthermore, two deceased individuals were located at a residence that police believe is associated with the shooting.
All injured parties have received initial medical assistance and have been transferred to the hospital for further care.
MLA Larry Neufeld expressed his condolences to those impacted by this tragic event.
In a statement posted on X, he stated, "I am closely monitoring the situation in Tumbler Ridge following the tragic and deeply disturbing incident at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School."
He confirmed multiple victims have been identified. An active shooter alert has since been lifted, although the investigation is still underway.
"I would like to extend my gratitude to first responders, school personnel, and local authorities for their prompt and professional actions during such a challenging time. My thoughts are with the students, families, educators, and the entire Tumbler Ridge community, where the impact of this tragedy is profoundly felt," Neufeld stated.
He emphasized the need to respect the victims' families by allowing law enforcement the necessary time to conduct a thorough investigation and verify details. He also reassured the public that he will continuously share verified updates as they become available.
The MLA encouraged residents to reach out if they are struggling with the aftermath of this incident and urged the community to provide law enforcement the necessary time for their investigation.
Meanwhile, authorities have stated that the cause of the shooting is still under investigation and have withheld the details regarding the suspect.
Additional information is anticipated.