‘Multiple victims’ in school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., police say

By Canadian Press on February 10, 2026.

TUMBLER RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — RCMP say there are “multiple victims” in a shooting at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia’s Peace region.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Kris Clark confirms in a text message that there are victims in what police have called an “active shooter” situation, however he couldn’t say how many people are involved or the extent of their injuries.

Police said in an earlier statement that the “original suspect” was believed to be dead, but officers were working to determine whether a second suspect is involved.

The emergency alert that went out to the cellphones of local residents on Tuesday afternoon describes a suspect as a “female in a dress with brown hair.”

Police are asking residents in Tumbler Ridge to shelter in place as additional police resources are being deployed to the area from neighbouring detachments.

RCMP say that no one should approach a potential suspect and should call 911.

David Marose, a staff member at the Tumbler Ridge Inn, said he also received the warning about the shooter.

“I am praying for everyone there because it’s horrible.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 10, 2025.

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