A devastating mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in the remote northeastern region of British Columbia, Canada, has left at least 10 people dead — including the suspected shooter — and dozens more injured, law enforcement officials said Tuesday, in one of the deadliest school shootings in recent Canadian history.

What Happened

• The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said the incident unfolded at about 1:20 p.m. local time on February 10, 2026, when officers responded to reports of an active shooter at the school in the small community of Tumbler Ridge.

• Six victims were discovered dead inside the school.

• One person later died while being transported to a hospital.

• Two victims were found dead at a nearby residence believed to be connected to the attack.

• The suspected shooter — described in police reports as a female — was found deceased at the school from an apparent self-inflicted injury. Authorities have said they do not believe there are any additional suspects or ongoing threat to the public.

Injuries and Response

• Over 25 people were injured in the shooting; two were airlifted with serious or life-threatening wounds, and others received treatment locally.

• The RCMP activated and later cancelled an “active shooter” public alert once they determined there was no further threat.

Community and Official Reactions

The tragedy has deeply shaken the small town of Tumbler Ridge, which has a population of around 2,400 residents. Provincial and national leaders expressed sorrow:

• British Columbia Premier David Eby called the event an “unimaginable tragedy.”

• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his devastation and postponed a planned trip abroad in response to the incident, offering federal support to the impacted community.

The school, serving roughly 175 students in grades 7-12, was closed for the remainder of the week, and counseling support was mobilised for students, staff and families.

Investigation and Motive

Police have not yet released the identity of the suspected shooter nor announced an official motive, noting that the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are working to understand the sequence of events, how the victims might have been connected to the shooter, and what led up to the attack.

Such mass lethal incidents are rare in Canada, a country with stricter gun laws compared with some other nations, although past tragedies have led to ongoing discussions about firearm regulations and public safety.

Broader Implications

The massacre — one of the deadliest school shootings in Canada since the École Polytechnique attack in 1989 — has once again heightened debates around school safety, mental health support and firearm policy across the country.

Officials continue to monitor the situation closely, emphasising that the community has been secured and that first responders acted rapidly to neutralise the threat and assist those affected.

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