7 killed in Canada school shooting; 2 others dead at residence: Police

A total of nine people were killed -- most of them at a school -- and more than two dozen wounded after an active shooter opened fire in Canada's British Columbia.

A total of nine people were killed -- most of them at a school -- and more than two dozen wounded after an active shooter opened fire in a small community in Canada's British Columbia.

The suspected shooter is also dead, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a statement.

The gunfire was reported at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, at about 1:20 p.m., the RCMP said.

Officers responding to the scene found six people dead inside the school, and another person died while being taken to the hospital, police said. 

Two other victims were airlifted to the hospital with serious or life-threatening injuries. About 25 others were being assessed for injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, authorities said.