Tumbler Ridge Elementary School

Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, located in the rural community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, is currently the focus of international news due to a mass shooting that occurred on February 10, 2026. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed an active shooter incident at the school, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Initial reports indicate that ten people were killed, including six at the high school, and another 25 were injured. The primary suspect is believed to have died from a self-inflicted injury. While the original suspect is deceased, authorities are investigating the possibility of a second suspect. A shelter-in-place order for the town was initially issued but has since been lifted. The incident is one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history, highlighting the issue of gun violence and its impact on rural communities.