Nine dead after a shooter opens fire at a Canadian high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

 

A mass shooting occurred yesterday, February 10, 2026, in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The attack left 10 people dead, including the suspect, and at least 25 others injured.

Incident Details

Locations: The shooting began at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time. A second, related crime scene was identified at a nearby residence.

Casualties:

6 people were found dead inside the high school.

1 person died while being transported to the hospital.

2 people were found dead at the residential property.

25 others sustained injuries; at least two were airlifted to hospitals with life-threatening wounds.

The Suspect: An individual believed to be the shooter was found dead inside the school from an apparent self-inflicted injury. While police have identified the suspect, they have not yet released a name or confirmed a gender, though an initial emergency alert described the individual as a "female in a dress with brown hair".

Context and Response

Community Impact: Tumbler Ridge is a small, close-knit community of approximately 2,400 residents. 

Historical Context: This is being described as the second-deadliest school shooting in Canadian history, following the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal.

Official Response: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed that the "nation mourns with you" and postponed scheduled official trips to Halifax and the Munich Security Conference to address the tragedy. British Columbia Premier David Eby called the event an "unimaginable tragedy".

Authorities are still investigating a motive and whether the shooter had any specific connection to the school. Details regarding the types of firearms used or how they were obtained have not been disclosed. Police initially issued an active shooter alert describing the suspect as a "female in a dress with brown hair".

Meanwhile, The Peace River South School District has closed both the secondary and elementary schools in Tumbler Ridge for the remainder of the week.