Canada school mass shooting leaves 10 dead and over two dozen injured

A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in rural British Columbia has left 10 people dead, including the suspected gunman, and at least 25 others injured, in one of the deadliest school attacks in Canadian history.

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon when an active shooter opened fire inside the high school before being found dead from an apparent self-inflicted injury. Police said six victims were found inside the school, another died while being transported to the hospital, and two others were discovered dead at a nearby residence believed to be connected to the shooting. More than 25 people were injured, including two who were airlifted with serious or life-threatening wounds, while others were treated locally.

The small community of Tumbler Ridge, home to about 2,400 residents, was placed on lockdown as emergency responders secured the area and evacuated students and staff. Authorities later confirmed there was no ongoing threat, but investigations remain active as officials work to determine the motive and sequence of events.

Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, offering condolences to the victims’ families, while British Columbia Premier David Eby described the incident as unimaginable and pledged full provincial support for the affected community.

Mass school shootings are rare in Canada, where strict gun laws are in place. The attack ranks among the country’s deadliest in decades and has renewed national conversations around community safety and firearm access.

Schools in the area have been closed for the week as counselling services are rolled out for students, families and first responders. Investigators continue to piece together what led to the tragedy, as the community begins the difficult process of mourning and healing.