Two tragic shootings have occurred in Canada, resulting in 10 fatalities and more than 25 injuries.
At Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, located in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, eight individuals, including the perpetrator, lost their lives on Tuesday, February 10. The town is home to approximately 2,400 residents.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported that two of the injured were airlifted to the hospital with critical injuries.
In a related incident, two more individuals were found dead at a nearby residence, which authorities believe is connected to the school shooting.
RCMP Superintendent Ken Floyd updated the media on the ongoing investigation, noting that the shooter has been identified, though the name and motive have not been disclosed.
“We are not in a place to understand why or what may have motivated this tragedy,” Floyd stated.
The RCMP explained in a statement: “As part of the initial response to the active shooting, police entered the school to locate the threat. During the search, officers located multiple victims. An individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased with what appears to be a self‑inflicted injury.”
British Columbia Premier David Eby extended his sympathies to the affected families, stating: “Our hearts are in Tumbler Ridge tonight with the families of those who have lost loved ones. Government will ensure every possible support for community members in the coming days, as we all try to come to terms with this unimaginable tragedy.”
Unlike the United States, where school shootings are alarmingly frequent, such incidents are unusual in Canada.
The events on Tuesday marked the deadliest attack since 2020 in Canada when a gunman in Nova Scotia killed 13 people and set fires that led to nine additional deaths.
In response to mass shootings, Canada has implemented stricter gun control laws and recently banned firearms it categorizes as assault weapons.
I am devastated by today’s horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to these horrific acts of violence.
I join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed…— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) February 11, 2026
Due to these regulations, Canada has experienced only four major mass shootings since 2020, in contrast to 3,550 in the U.S. over the same period.
Details about the victims have yet to be released, but the community and the nation have expressed deep sorrow and support.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his heartbreak over the loss, writing: “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. Our ability to come together in crisis is the best of our country – our empathy, our unity, and our compassion for each other.”
In light of the tragic events, the Prime Minister has canceled his scheduled trip to the Munich Security Conference.