{"id":581090,"date":"2026-02-11T01:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/581090\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T01:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:10:15","slug":"school-shooting-reported-in-tumbler-ridge-b-c-original-suspect-found-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/581090\/","title":{"rendered":"School shooting reported in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., original suspect found dead"},"content":{"rendered":"

RCMP in Tumbler Ridge<\/a>, B.C., issued an emergency alert on Tuesday afternoon for an active shooter<\/a> following reports of a shooting at a school.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs of 1:20 p.m. the Tumbler Ridge RCMP are currently on scene of a confirmed active shooter incident at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School,\u201d RCMP said in a statement.<\/p>\n

RCMP added that people in Tumbler Ridge should stay inside and shelter in place, lock their doors and refrain from leaving their home or businesses.<\/p>\n

The suspect was originally described as a female in a dress with brown hair, but in an updated release, police said the original suspect is believed to have been located deceased.<\/p>\n

\u201cWork continues to determine whether a second suspect was involved and the total number of victims involved,\u201d RCMP said.<\/p>\n

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In a post on social media, School District 59 said it is aware of a lockdown and secure and hold at Tumbler Ridge Secondary and Tumbler Ridge Elementary.<\/p>\n

There is no information at this time on the number of people injured or requiring assistance.<\/p>\n

\u201cBC Emergency Health Services can confirm that we are responding to an ongoing incident in Tumbler Ridge,\u201d BCEHS Paramedic Public Information Officer Brian Twaites said in a statement.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe can confirm we are working collaboratively with our colleagues in Northern Health and the RCMP.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe will provide additional details when we are able to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alberta-based STARS Air Ambulance, which airlifts critically sick and injured patients to hospital, confirmed it sent a crew from Grande Prairie to help in Tumbler Ridge.<\/p>\n

The District of Tumbler Ridge issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon, saying that the community \u201cexperienced a deeply distressing incident. Our hearts are with all those affected, and we recognize that many residents may be feeling shocked, scared, and overwhelmed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The district said they are grateful for the swift response of local emergency services and first responders and additional support is already in the community or on its way.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the days ahead, we know this will be difficult for many to process,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPlease check in on one another, lean on available supports, and know that Tumbler Ridge is a strong and caring community. We will get through this together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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