Canada’s PM Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge after mass school shooting

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera and AgenciesFebruary 12, 2026 at 09:12 PM

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, following a mass shooting on Tuesday. The incident involved 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who police say killed her mother and stepbrother before fatally shooting a teacher and five students at the local school. Van Rootselaar, who had a history of mental health issues and identified as a woman, then died by suicide. The tragedy has deeply affected the town of 2,400, with public memorials appearing throughout the community. Flags on federal buildings will be flown at half-staff for seven days to honor the victims, as police continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting.

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