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'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil

'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil

Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, to mourn the eight victims of a recent mass shooting. The suspect, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, died from a self-inflicted gunshot after the attack. Police are investigating how he obtained the firearms used in the shooting.

Key Facts

  • A mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left eight people dead, including six children.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney and other leaders attended a vigil to show support for the community.
  • Jesse Van Rootselaar, the 18-year-old suspect, was found dead at the school where the shooting occurred.
  • Police seized four firearms associated with the shooting.
  • The suspect had an expired firearm license, and authorities are looking into how he got the guns.
  • The community, still in shock, gathered to mourn and lay flowers at a memorial.
  • Police said the suspect was not targeting specific individuals during the attack.
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