Police officers continue to search homes and properties in Tumbler Ridge, located about 1,150 kilometers northeast of Vancouver
At least ten people died in shooting attack in Canadain the town of Tumber Ridge, in a school. Details about the shooter and victims have not yet been released, but authorities have not ruled out that students and teachers were among the dead.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment when other students who were inside the school fled after being released by the police. Children can be seen leaving the scene with their hands up.
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They continue in line while a police officer holds the door.
and two people were evacuated by helicopter. Police officers found the body of the shooter inside the school, who had committed suicide. One person died on the way to the hospital.
Police agents continue to search houses and properties in the town, located about 1,150 kilometers northeast of Vancouver, to check that there are no more victims. The police ruled out the existence of other suspects.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police explained that, at around 1:20 pm (local time, 7:20 pm Brasília time), they began receiving calls about the shooting at the school in the small town, which has around 2,400 inhabitants.
“As part of the initial response to the active shooting, police entered the school to locate the threat. During the search, officers located several victims. A person believed to be the perpetrator of the shooting was also found dead,” the Mounted Police said in an official statement.
The note concludes by stating that all students and staff who remained at the educational center were safely evacuated.
British Columbia Provincial Premier David Eby described the attack as an “unimaginable tragedy” and expressed deep regret for the lives lost and the devastating impact on the small community.
During a press conference, Eby stated that the hearts of Canadians “are in Tumbler Ridge” and assured that the provincial government will provide all necessary support to the families of the victims and those affected by the trauma in the coming days.
The governor also signaled that he plans to visit the location “as soon as possible” to meet with residents and coordinate assistance after the shooting.
For his part, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated” by Tuesday’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge and expressed his condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
“I am devastated by today’s horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. My prayers and deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those who lost loved ones in these acts of violence,” Carney said in a statement.
*With EFE
