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Dwayne McDonald, a deputy commissioner at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in British Columbia, said most of the victims in the small town of Tumbler Ridge were 12- or 13-year-old students killed in their school library.
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Dwayne McDonald said most victims in Tumbler Ridge were 12- or 13-year-old students killed in their school library
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Dwayne McDonald
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "person": "Dwayne McDonald",
    "location": "Tumbler Ridge",
    "victims_age": "12- or 13-year-old students",
    "victim_location": "school library"
}
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Crime
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a116269a-96a6-4b4e-897e-0ae0f81cbb1c
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM (6 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/live/2026/02/11/world/canada-shooting-tumbler-ridge

An 18-year-old, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people, including her mother and stepbrother, at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, before taking her own life. The shooting is one of the worst mass casualty events in Canadian history. Authorities are investigating the motive.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/canada/canada-shooting-tumbler-ridge.html

A shooting at a school and residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, resulted in 9 fatalities. The remote town, known for its outdoor tourism, is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The article provides context about the town and the impact of the shooting.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/world/americas/canada-tumbler-ridge-shooting.html

An 18-year-old suspect fatally shot eight people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, before killing herself. The attack, which occurred at a school, is one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history. Authorities are investigating the motive and have provided details about the suspect and victims.

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