At least nine people have been killed in a mass shooting that targeted both a school and a private home in the remote rural community of Tumbler Ridge, northeastern British Columbia, according to preliminary reports from Canadian authorities and local media as of February 11, 2026.
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The incident, which began late Tuesday evening and continued into the early hours of Wednesday, has left the small mining town of approximately 2,500 residents in shock. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that the attack involved multiple locations, including an elementary/secondary school and at least one residential property.
Key Details Released So Far
Death toll: 9 confirmed fatalities (including students, school staff, and residents). Several others were injured and transported to hospitals in Prince George and Dawson Creek.
Suspect status: One male suspect is in custody after a brief standoff with police. Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity, age, or motive pending further investigation.
Weapons: Multiple firearms were recovered from the scene, including at least one long gun and one handgun.
School impact: The shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary/Elementary School occurred after regular hours but during an after-school activity or community event (exact details still emerging). Several victims were students and staff.
Home invasion element: The suspect is believed to have targeted a private residence first before moving to the school.
The RCMP Northern District Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation, describing it as “complex and ongoing.” A press conference is scheduled for later today (Wednesday) in Prince George.
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Official Reactions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “Our hearts are with the families and the entire Tumbler Ridge community. This kind of violence has no place in Canada. We are monitoring the situation closely and stand ready to support local authorities.”
British Columbia Premier David Eby: “This is a dark day for northern B.C. We are deploying every available resource to support the victims, their families, and the first responders.”
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme: “Our thoughts are with those affected. We will leave no stone unturned to understand what happened and ensure justice is served.”
Tumbler Ridge, a former coal-mining town located about 1,200 km north of Vancouver, is one of the most isolated communities in British Columbia. The nearest major hospital is over two hours away by road, complicating emergency response.
Counselling and crisis support teams have been deployed to the community, and the local school has been closed indefinitely.
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This is one of the deadliest mass shootings in British Columbia history and has reignited national debate on gun control, rural mental health services, and school safety.
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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