Health · 11 February 2026
Jesse Van Rootselaar kills eight in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Authorities identified Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, as the suspect who killed eight people in British Columbia. The teenager murdered two family members at home before shooting six victims at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Police discovered the attacker deceased from a self-inflicted wound alongside two firearms, whilst at least 25 survivors suffered injuries. Officials confirmed previous interactions with the family regarding mental health issues and a lapsed gun licence.
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