7 killed, 25 injured in Canada school shooting, suspect also dead
India Today
Canadian police confirm seven people killed, 25 injured after school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. The suspect is also dead.
Multiple people were injured on Wednesday after a shooting at a secondary school in the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge, according to local media. Police said one suspect is dead but gave few details. They have not released information on the victims, motive, or circumstances. Authorities said updates will be shared after verification.
In a statement, officers confirmed that the incident was ongoing and that several people had been hurt, though the exact number of victims had not been officially confirmed.
“As of 1:20 pm, the Tumbler Ridge RCMP are currently on scene of a confirmed active shooter incident at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School,” police said in a news release, as quoted by local media.
Sgt Kris Clark later confirmed in a text message that there were multiple victims. However, authorities stressed that details remained preliminary as officers continued to secure the area and assess the situation.
Police said an initial suspect had been found dead. Investigators were also working to determine whether a second suspect may have been involved.
An emergency alert sent to mobile phones in and around Tumbler Ridge described the suspect as “a female in a dress with brown hair.”
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