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12-02-2026
A shooting at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, has left nine people dead and at least 25 wounded. The tight-knit community of 2500 people is in shock, with many describing the event as 'terrifying'. The town's mayor and councillors have spoken of their fear and uncertainty during the school lockdown. Students and parents have shared their experiences, including barricading classroom doors and waiting for news of loved ones. The community is coming together to support each other, with a candlelit vigil held for the victims.
Entities: Tumbler Ridge, Canada, Vancouver, Darryl Krakowka, CBC • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
An 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, has been identified in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, that killed eight people and injured dozens more. The suspect was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting occurred first at the suspect's family home, where the mother and step-brother were killed, and then at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured. The motive is still unknown, but authorities revealed that Van Rootselaar was born male but identified as female and had a history of mental health concerns. The community is in shock, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Entities: Jesse Van Rootselaar, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured in shootings at a high school and residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. The suspected shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victims included students and an educator at the school, as well as the shooter's mother and brother at a residence. The motive remains unclear, and police are investigating. The community is in shock, with the mayor describing it as 'one big family.' Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby, have expressed condolences and support.
Entities: Jesse Van Rootselaar, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, Dwayne McDonald • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
A mass shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including the shooter's mother and step-brother. The 18-year-old shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, was found dead at the scene with a self-inflicted injury. The victims included a teacher, three female students, and two male students. The community is in shock and mourning, with hundreds gathering for a vigil. The police are still investigating the motive, but had previously dealt with Van Rootselaar over mental health concerns.
Entities: Jesse Van Rootselaar, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
A local reporter captured the scene outside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada during the country's deadliest school shooting in decades. The video footage shows roads blocked and parents waiting for updates. The article discusses the incident and provides additional context.
Entities: Trent Ernst, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, Tumbler Ridge, Canada, Sophie Garnett • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
A mass shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, resulting in the deaths of nine people, including the suspect, an 18-year-old transgender woman named Jesse Van Rootselaar. The suspect had previously attended the school and had a history of mental health-related contact with police. The victims included six people found at the school, two at a residence, and one person who was initially reported dead but later found to be alive. The incident has sparked widespread shock and grief, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressing condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
Entities: Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Jesse Van Rootselaar • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
A mass shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including the 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar. The suspect, who was born male but identified as female, had dropped out of the school four years prior. The victims included a teacher, students, and the suspect's family members. The motive remains unclear, and the community is in shock and grief. Canadian leaders have offered condolences and support to the affected families.
Entities: Jesse Van Rootselaar, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, British Columbia, Canada, Dwayne McDonald • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
A school shooting occurred in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, resulting in multiple fatalities. The article discusses the shock and grief felt by the community, as well as the unexpected nature of the event in a typically safe Canadian town. The authorities have identified the shooter, a female, but are not releasing further details. The community is struggling to understand the reasons behind the tragedy.
Entities: Tumbler Ridge, Canada, United States, David Eby, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
A 12-year-old girl, Kylie May Smith, has been identified as one of the six young victims killed in a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada. The shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, a transgender ex-student, opened fire at the school, killing five students and one teacher. The total death toll rose to nine, including Van Rootselaar, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and his mother and stepbrother, who were killed at a private residence before the school shooting. The incident is one of the deadliest in Canada's history.
Entities: Kylie May Smith, Jesse Van Rootselaar, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, British Columbia, Canada • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
A mother, Jennifer Strang, who was killed by her 18-year-old transgender son, Jesse Van Rotselaar, in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, had previously defended trans rights on social media. In a resurfaced Instagram post from July 2024, Strang, a self-described 'conservative leaning libertarian,' urged people to stop spreading hate online and to educate themselves before speaking out against trans individuals. The shooting, which occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, resulted in the deaths of eight people, including Strang and her 11-year-old son, and injured approximately 25 others. It is considered the deadliest shooting in Canada's history.
Entities: Jennifer Strang, Jesse Van Rotselaar, Tumbler Ridge, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, Canada • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
A Canadian high school student, Jesse Van Rootselaar, identified as transgender, carried out a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, killing eight people including their mother and stepbrother before taking their own life. The shooter was known to authorities due to mental health concerns and had previously undergone treatment. The incident is one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history, prompting renewed discussions on gun control.
Entities: Jesse Van Rootselaar, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, British Columbia, Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-02-2026
Canadian police have identified the suspect in a school massacre in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, that left nine people dead, including a teacher and five students. The 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, who had a history of mental health problems, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The attack occurred on Tuesday, and police responded within two minutes. The motive is still unknown, but police revealed that they had responded to mental health-related calls at Van Rootselaar's home in the past. The incident has shocked Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney expressing condolences and announcing measures to support the affected community.
Entities: Jesse Van Rootselaar, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Mark Carney • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
