Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Jesse Van Rootselaar, an 18-year-old, has been identified as the suspect in a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, that killed eight people and injured at least 25 others on Tuesday. The RCMP reported that Van Rootselaar, who identified as a woman, was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; the motive is currently unknown. The shootings occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby home, where Van Rootselaar's mother and step-brother were found dead. Six victims at the school included a female educator and five students aged 12 and 13. Authorities believe Van Rootselaar acted alone and had previous contact with police related to mental health concerns and a lapsed gun license.

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Van Rootselaar was born as a biological male who approximately six years ago began to transition to female.

factual — Dwayne McDonald, RCMP deputy commissioner100% confidence

Two others - the suspect's mother, 39, and step-brother, 11 - were found dead at a nearby home.

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Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.

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Van Rootselaar was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot injury.

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Jesse Van Rootselaar was identified as the suspect in a shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens more.

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CBC 30% Darryl Krakowka 40% Mark Carney 50% Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 60% Dwayne McDonald ×370% Canada 70% British Columbia 75% Tumbler Ridge Secondary School ×480% Tumbler Ridge ×585% Jesse Van Rootselaar ×795%

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