Canadian police say 10 dead in British Columbia school shooting
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Canadian police say 10 dead in British Columbia school shooting
"The shooting occurred at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, in Canada's province of British Columbia, police said. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has said that 10 people, including the shooter, have been killed in a shooting at a school in British Columbia, with more people injured. Canada's CBC public broadcaster reported that six people were found dead inside the high school in Tumbler Ridge, while another person died on the way to hospital, according to police."
"Another two people were found dead at a home that police said they believe is connected to the shooting, CBC added. The RCMP said the incident involved an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia province, and that an individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased with what appears to be a selfinflicted injury."
"Two victims have been airlifted to hospital with serious or lifethreatening injuries Approximately 25 others are being assessed and triaged at the local medical centre for nonlifethreatening injuries, the RCMP said in a statement. All remaining students and staff were safely evacuated. Police are working closely with the school district to support a coordinated reunification process for families, it added."
A mass shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported that 10 people, including the shooter, were killed. Six victims were found dead inside the high school, one person died en route to hospital, and two more were discovered dead at a home believed to be connected to the shooting. An individual believed to be the shooter was found deceased with an apparent self-inflicted injury. Two victims were airlifted with serious or life-threatening injuries, approximately 25 others were assessed for non-life-threatening injuries, and all remaining students and staff were evacuated and are being reunited with families.
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