Canada Mass Shooting: What to Know About the Home and School Shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

New York Times - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ravi MattuFebruary 11, 2026 at 03:57 PM

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A mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday resulted in 10 fatalities, including the suspected shooter, and 25 injuries. The violence occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby residence, prompting a stay-in-place alert for the town. Authorities believe the two shootings are connected. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have not released the identity of the shooter, described as a female in a dress with brown hair in an alert, nor the victims, pending family notification. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed devastation and postponed travel plans. The incident is the third mass shooting to occur in Tumbler Ridge.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney postponed plans to travel to the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

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The police described the suspect as a “female in a dress with brown hair.”

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The attack in Tumbler Ridge was the third-deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history.

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Seven people, including the suspected shooter, were found dead at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.

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A mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left 10 people dead, including the suspected attacker.

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Munich Security Conference 30% Germany 30% Ken Floyd 40% Mark Carney ×260% Royal Canadian Mounted Police ×270% British Columbia ×270% Tumbler Ridge Secondary School ×270% Canada ×280% Tumbler Ridge ×490%

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