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'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

Summary

People in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, are shocked after a shooting at a local secondary school and home that left nine dead and at least 25 injured. The town's tight-knit community is struggling to cope with the tragedy. Some residents were directly affected, as they had family members in the school during the incident.

Key Facts

  • Nine people died, and at least 25 were injured in a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada.
  • The incident happened at a secondary school and a home in the town.
  • Tumbler Ridge is a small community northeast of Vancouver, with about 2,500 residents.
  • The town's people are described as a close-knit group that feels like family.
  • A town councillor's wife and daughter were at schools nearby during the lockdown.
  • Many residents didn't know the extent of the incident due to lockdowns and emergency alerts.
  • A student described barricading with classmates in a classroom as the event unfolded.
  • Emergency services, including helicopters, responded quickly to the scene.
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