A small community in British Columbia is mourning today after a deadly shooting at a local high school that left 10 people dead and dozens more injured.
RCMP in Tumbler Ridge say they were called to the school yesterday where 8 people were found dead – including the female suspect.
RCMP Superintendent Ken Floyd says two other people found dead at a home in the community is believed to be in connection with the attack.
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School (Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark)
B.C. Premier David Eby says the tragedy is devastating and impossible to comprehend.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to ask British Columbians, to ask all Canadians, to wrap the people of Tumbler Ridge, (and) wrap these families with love.”
Premier Tony Wakeham is sending his condolences to those impacted by the tragedy.
He says Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are standing with residents “during this moment of profound loss.”
