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

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 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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Canadian flags will be flown at half-staff for seven days on federal buildings.

factual — Carney100% confidence

Jesse Van Rootselaar died by suicide.

factual — Police100% confidence

Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and stepbrother before shooting a teacher and five students.

factual — Police100% confidence

Nine people died in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

factual — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's office100% confidence

The Prime Minister will be visiting Tumbler Ridge shortly in support of the community.

prediction — Carney's office90% confidence

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Canadian Rockies 30% Kylie Smith 40% CBC News 40% Larry Neufeld 40% Lance Young 50% Mass School Shooting ×270% British Columbia 70% Mark Carney ×280% Tumbler Ridge ×385% Canada ×390% Jesse Van Rootselaar ×490%

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mass shooting 100% school shooting 90% tumbler ridge 80% mark carney 70% british columbia 60% victim support 50% mental health problems 50% gun violence 40%