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Canada police identify shooting suspect as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 12, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Canada police identify shooting suspect as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar
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Jesse Van Rootselaar, an 18-year-old, was identified as the suspect in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, on Wednesday, February 12, 2026. The attack resulted in eight fatalities, including Van Rootselaar's mother, stepbrother, a teacher, and five students, and left over 25 wounded. Police confirmed Van Rootselaar died from a self-inflicted wound after the attack, which was Canada's deadliest mass killing since 2020. Authorities stated that Van Rootselaar, who had previously identified as male, had a history of mental health concerns and had been apprehended for mental health assessments multiple times. The motive for the shooting is currently unknown, and police believe she acted alone.

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Nova Scotia 30% Dwayne McDonald ×240% British Columbia ×250% Tumbler Ridge ×260% Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) ×270% Canada ×380% Jesse Van Rootselaar ×795%

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