"Police in Canada say 10 people are dead, including the suspect, in a mass shooting that appeared to target a high school in northern British Columbia. At a media briefing, police said six people were found dead inside Tumbler Ridge secondary school. Another person died on the way to the hospital and two more were found dead in a residence in the community of less than 2,500. The suspect was found deceased with self-inflicted wounds, police said."
"I join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed irreversibly today, and in gratitude for the courage and selflessness of the first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens, he said. Our ability to come together in crisis is the best of our country our empathy, our unity, and our compassion for each other."
A mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, northern British Columbia left 10 people dead, including the suspect, and more than two dozen hospitalized. Six victims were found inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, one person died en route to hospital, and two victims were located in a residence. The suspect was found deceased with self-inflicted wounds. The community of under 2,500 faces trauma as both the secondary and elementary schools closed for the week; students in grades 7–12 attend the secondary. National leaders praised first responders, expressed grief, and suspended travel plans. Local officials urged residents to seek supports and check on one another.
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