Tumbler Ridge Shooting Described As ‘One Of The Worst Mass Shootings’ In Canada’s History

The small northern B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge is grieving after a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School left eight people dead and dozens injured.

RCMP confirmed Wednesday that eight victims were killed. The suspected shooter was found dead at the scene. Two people remain in serious condition and 25 others were injured.

The town of approximately 2,000 residents was placed under lockdown Tuesday afternoon after reports of an active shooter at the secondary school. When officers entered the building, they located six deceased victims. Two more were found at another location.

The individual believed responsible was also found dead with what police described as a self-inflicted injury.

B.C.’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General described the incident as “one of the worst mass shootings in our province’s and country’s history,” acknowledging the deep trauma now facing the tight-knit community.

Schools in the area will remain closed for the rest of the week, with grief counselling and victim support services being made available to students, families and staff.

Premier David Eby called the shooting an “unimaginable tragedy,” urging Canadians to support the families and residents of Tumbler Ridge in the weeks and months ahead.

For many Canadians, the incident recalls other moments of violence in schools, including the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, the 2006 Dawson College shooting, and the 2016 tragedy in La Loche, Saskatchewan.

Street Voices extends care and solidarity to the families, students, educators, and first responders navigating this devastating loss.

Source: Global News (Amy Judd, Feb. 11, 2026)
Photo Credits: New York Times