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9 are killed in mass shooting at a school and home in remote British Columbia

9 are killed in mass shooting at a school and home in remote British Columbia

Summary

Nine people died in a mass shooting in a small community in British Columbia, Canada. A woman believed to be the shooter was found dead, and police are investigating the motive. The incident is one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings in recent years.

Key Facts

  • Seven people were killed at a school, and two others were killed at a nearby home.
  • The shooting occurred in Tumbler Ridge, a village in British Columbia with about 2,700 residents.
  • Authorities believe the shooter was a woman who died from a self-inflicted wound.
  • More than 25 people were injured, two seriously, and received medical treatment.
  • This was Canada's deadliest mass shooting since 2020.
  • The school involved, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, has 175 students in grades 7 to 12.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed condolences and announced flags will be at half-staff.
  • Police reached the school within two minutes of the attack and are investigating the shooter's connections to the victims.
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