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In 1996, Mark Vijay Chahal shot and killed his ex-wife and eight of his in-laws in Vernon, British Columbia, before killing himself.
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In 1996 Mark Vijay Chahal shot and killed his ex wife and eight of his in laws in Vernon British Columbia before killing himself
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{
    "year": "1996",
    "location": "Vernon, British Columbia",
    "perpetrator": "Mark Vijay Chahal"
}
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Crime History
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February 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM (6 months ago)

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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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