The teenage suspect in a mass shooting in rural British Columbia had been the subject of a number of police visits in recent years because of mental health issues, authorities say. Police report that 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed eight people, including six children, in the attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School before dying by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Van Rootselaar had previous encounters with the authorities, having been apprehended for assessment under the Mental Health Act and previously held a firearms license. The motive for the attack remains unclear, prompting national concerns and calls for further mental health support. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit the affected area soon, while the province declared a day of mourning after the tragic events unfolded. The local community is left grappling with the tragedy that saw five students aged 12 to 13 killed, alongside their 39-year-old teacher. Mourners have gathered in remembrance, highlighting the urgent need for assessing and addressing mental health and gun control issues to prevent such future occurrences.