Who were the victims of the shootings in Tumbler Ridge, Canada?

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete February 13, 2026 at 12:42 AM

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In Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a shooting at a school and a home on Tuesday resulted in eight deaths and 27 injuries. The victims include 39-year-old Jennifer Jacobs, also known as Jennifer Strang, who was the mother of the 18-year-old shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, who died by suicide at the scene. Also killed at the residence was Van Rootselaar's 11-year-old step-brother, Emmett Jacobs. At Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, 12-year-olds Kylie Smith, remembered as a talented artist, Zoey Benoit, and Abel Mwansa, known for his love of science and soccer, were among those killed. The small, rural community of 3,000 is grappling with the tragedy, as many residents knew someone affected by the attacks.

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Tyler Curry 30% Toronto 40% Canada ×260% Zoey Benoit ×260% Abel Mwansa ×370% Emmett Jacobs ×270% Kylie Smith ×370% British Columbia ×370% Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) ×680% Jennifer Jacobs (Jennifer Strang) ×480% Tumbler Ridge ×390% Jesse Van Rootselaar ×390%

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