Tumbler Ridge: A timeline of how the school shooting unfolded
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The town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is in mourning after eight people were killed in a mass shooting at a school and nearby residence.
The town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is in mourning after eight people, as well as the shooter, were killed in a mass shooting Tuesday at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby residence.
“We are thinking of the community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, following today’s tragic events. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected. We are grateful to everyone supporting the community during this difficult time,” said the RCMP in a post on social media late Tuesday evening.
It is not yet known how many victims were children or adults, and RCMP have not provided any information on the weapon or weapons used.
Tuesday’s mass shooting is one of the worst in Canadian history.
Here’s what we know about how the attack unfolded based on information provided by RCMP, B.C government officials and Emergency Health Services.
The RCMP sent out an emergency alert and placed the entire Tumbler Ridge community of just over 2,000 people under lockdown at 1:20 p.m. mountain time, which is the local time zone, shortly after receiving reports of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
That’s roughly 3:20 p.m. eastern.
“Those in the Tumbler Ridge area are asked to stay inside (shelter in place), lock your doors and refrain from leaving your home or business at this time. All others need to avoid the area and follow police directions and restrictions,” said the RCMP in the alert.
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