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He added that the police, who arrived at the school while the suspect was still shooting, had recovered a long gun and a modified handgun from the scene.
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Police recovered a long gun and a modified handgun from the scene
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- Claim Maker
- Mr. McDonald
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- News Article
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- a116269b-1e45-4baf-86e9-4392a5953c71
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- 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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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.
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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