Ken Floyd

Superintendent Ken Floyd is the North District commander of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). He is newsworthy due to his role as a spokesperson and authority figure in the aftermath of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The shooting, which occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a connected residence, resulted in 10 deaths, including the suspected shooter, and over 25 injuries. Floyd provided updates to the media regarding the incident, including confirmation of the casualties and the apparent self-inflicted death of the shooter. His involvement is significant as he represents the RCMP's response and investigation into this major tragedy, one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history.