10 dead in shootings at school and home in northeastern British Columbia

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By JIM MORRIS and ROB GILLIESFebruary 11, 2026 at 03:53 AM

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A shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, resulted in eight deaths, including the suspected shooter, and over 25 injuries. Two additional fatalities were discovered at a nearby home believed to be connected to the school shooting. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that the suspect was found deceased with an apparent self-inflicted injury. Authorities have not released the suspect's name or motive and are investigating the connections between the victims and the shooter. The town of Tumbler Ridge, with a population of approximately 2,400, is located near the Alberta border.

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We are not in a place to understand why or what may have motivated this tragedy.

quote — RCMP Superintendent Ken Floyd100% confidence

More than 25 people are injured, including two with life-threatening injuries.

factual — Royal Canadian Mounted Police100% confidence

Two more people were found dead at a home believed to be connected to the incident.

factual — Canadian authorities100% confidence

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including the suspect.

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An individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased with what appears to be a self‑inflicted injury.

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Tumbler Ridge Elementary school 30% Peace River South 35% Larry Neufeld 40% Peace River South School District 50% Ken Floyd 60% Tumbler Ridge ×370% British Columbia 75% Canada 80% Tumbler Ridge Secondary School ×385% Royal Canadian Mounted Police ×490%

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