Tragic Mass Shooting in Tumbler Ridge: A Community in Shock

Wed Feb 11 2026 22:57:10 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A mass shooting at a school and home in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has left nine people dead and 25 injured. Details of the incident and the community's response unfold.

In a devastating incident, a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC, has resulted in nine fatalities and numerous injuries. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that the shooter was found dead at the scene. This tragedy has sent shockwaves through the small, close-knit community, prompting urgent responses from law enforcement and local leaders.

Tragic Mass Shooting in Tumbler Ridge: A Community in Shock

A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby home in the remote community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has claimed the lives of nine individuals and injured at least 25 others.

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the suspect's body was also discovered at the scene, marking one of the deadliest gun-related incidents in Canada's history.

Canadian authorities received a report of an active shooter at approximately 1:20 PM local time. Swift police response included deploying officers to the school and issuing a shelter-in-place order for the community.

British Columbia’s Minister of Public Safety, Nina Krieger, confirmed the rapid police intervention likely saved lives. Within two minutes of receiving the call, officers arrived at the school, she stated.

The lockdown at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and nearby elementary schools was activated, with students instructed to secure their classrooms.

Local Mayor Darryl Krakowka expressed the community's sorrow, commenting that he would know each victim personally in the tight-knit town of about 2,400 residents. Tumbler Ridge is known for its close community ties and has been shaken to its core by the events of the day.

Witnesses, including students who experienced the lockdown, shared their stories of barricading doors and awaiting police assistance. Darian Quist, a Grade 12 student, described the harrowing experience, where he and classmates used tables to block the door as they awaited help, staying locked down for over two hours.

As investigations continue into the suspicious motives behind the shooting, the community remains united in grief, demonstrating resilience in the face of tragedy. Public figures, including Premier David Eby, have offered condolences and expressed their support during this horrific time.

With the suspect identified but not publicly named, the investigation unfolds as police search additional locations for possible victims and connections to the tragedy.

For ongoing updates, follow live news coverage regarding the situation in Tumbler Ridge.