Canada school deaths suspect created shooting simulator on gaming platform

The 18-year-old suspect in a British Columbia high school shooting, Jesse Van Rootselaar, had created a mass shooting simulator on Roblox prior to the incident. The simulator, set in a virtual mall, allowed users to shoot other avatars. Roblox has since removed the suspect's account and associated content, stating the simulator was only accessible through Roblox Studio and had limited visits. The shooting in Tumbler Ridge resulted in nine deaths, including a teacher, students, the suspect's mother and stepbrother, and the suspect himself. Roblox has faced previous criticism for problematic content and is currently facing a lawsuit regarding the sexual exploitation of minors. The incident highlights concerns about "gamified violence" and the potential for extremists to adopt video game elements in real-world attacks.

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