Students and Teachers Hid in School for Hours During British Columbia Shooting

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Francesca RegaladoFebruary 11, 2026 at 10:49 AM

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On February 11, 2026, a deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia resulted in seven deaths, including the suspected shooter. A shop teacher, Jarbas Noronha, and 15 students hid in the school's auto mechanic shop for over two hours after hearing gunshots and receiving a lockdown alert from the principal. They barricaded themselves in the shop until police arrived and escorted them to safety. The shooting, one of the deadliest in Canadian history, has deeply affected the remote town of Tumbler Ridge. Authorities are still investigating the motive and have not released the identities of the victims or the shooter.

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