Canada School Shooting Live Updates: ‘Devastated by today’s horrific shootings,’ says PM Mark Carney as incident kills 10
Canada school shooting LIVE updates: Canada PM Mar Carney Postpones Halifax Trip After 10 Killed in B.C. High School Shooting (File photo)
Shooting in Canada School Today Live Updates: At least 10 people, including the suspected shooter, were killed in a mass shooting at a school in northeastern British Columbia on Tuesday. The authorities said that another 25 individuals were being evaluated for injuries at the local medical centre.
‘Devastated,’ says PM Carney: Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement, expressing his support for the grieving families. “I am devastated by today’s horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to these horrific acts of violence,” he said in a post on X. “I join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed irreversibly today, and in gratitude for the courage and selflessness of the first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens. “Our ability to come together in crisis is the best of our country — our empathy, our unity, and our compassion for each other.”
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Six victims found dead in school: Six people were found dead inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge, and another person died on the way to the hospital, the Canadian police said. Two more people were found dead at a residence, which the police said is connected to the incident. The suspected shooter was confirmed dead on Tuesday afternoon with “what appears to be a self‑inflicted injury”, said the police. Police said that they don’t believe there are any outstanding suspects or an ongoing threat to the public. The Tumbler Ridge RCMP received a report of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 1:20 pm. A Police Initiated Public Alert (PIPA) was issued but was officially cancelled at 5:45 pm. Police said that the suspected shooter was found dead with “what appears to be a self‑inflicted injury”. “This was a rapidly evolving and dynamic situation, and the swift cooperation from the school, first responders, and the community played a critical role in our response,” said Superintendent Ken Floyd, North District Commander.
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