Ottawa | February 11, 2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
9 Killed in Canada School Shooting:
9 killed in Canada School shooting in the small mining town of Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia, Canada, in what officials described as an unimaginable tragedy. Authorities confirmed that the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene in what appears to be a case of suicide.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening (local time), prompting emergency alerts and a large-scale police response.
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Victims Found at School and Nearby Home
According to Chief Superintendent Ken Floyd of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Northern District, seven victims were found inside a local high school, while two others were discovered at a nearby residence. Police confirmed that the shootings at both locations were connected.
The alleged shooter was located dead inside the school building.
Approximately 100 students and staff members were safely evacuated from the school. Two individuals with serious injuries were airlifted to hospital, and around 25 others were treated at a local medical centre for injuries.
An active shooter alert issued to residents described the suspect as a brown-haired female wearing a dress. However, citing privacy concerns and the ongoing investigation, Floyd did not confirm whether the suspect was a student or an adult.
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Leaders Express Shock and Grief
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated” by the “horrific acts of violence” in a post on X.
British Columbia Premier David Eby called the incident an “unimaginable tragedy” and assured that the government would provide full support to the affected community in the coming days.
Police officials said the motive behind the attack remains unknown.
“I think we will struggle to determine the ‘why,’ but we will try our best to determine what transpired,” Chief Superintendent Floyd said during a virtual press conference.
A Rare Incident in Canada
Tumbler Ridge is a small coal mining town with a population of about 2,400 people, known for its dinosaur fossil sites. Mass shootings are relatively rare in Canada.
The last major school-related mass shooting occurred in Montreal in 1989, when 14 people were killed. In more recent history, the deadliest attack was in Nova Scotia in 2020, where 22 people lost their lives over two days in a shooting and arson rampage.
The investigation into the Tumbler Ridge shooting remains ongoing.
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