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Ms. Van Rootselaar and her family were known to the authorities, Mr. McDonald said, adding that the police had last visited the home in the spring for mental health issues that included self harm.
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Ms. Van Rootselaar and her family were known to authorities police last visited the home in spring for mental health issues including self harm
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Claim Maker
Mr. McDonald
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "person": "Ms. Van Rootselaar",
    "last_visit": "spring",
    "family_history": "known to authorities",
    "reason_for_visit": "mental health issues including self harm"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM (2 months ago)

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2 months ago
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/2026/02/12/world/canada/tumbler-ridge-shooting-victims-canada.html

A mass shooting at a school and residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left six dead and families devastated. The shooter, identified as Jesse Van Rootselaar, also killed herself. The article details the victims and their families' grief.

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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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