10 Dead, Including Shooter, in Canada's Deadliest School Shooting in Decades

The tragic mass shooting occurred on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (local time), in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada—a small community of about 2,400 people in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near the Alberta border.

 The incident began around 1:20 p.m. local time with reports of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Police arrived to find multiple victims inside the school. The attack extended to a nearby residence believed to be linked to the incident. Authorities confirmed a single suspect (described in some early reports as a woman with brown hair, wearing a dress), with no ongoing threat or additional suspects.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described himself as "devastated" by the "horrific" event, joining the nation in grieving. British Columbia Premier David Eby and local officials expressed shock, noting mass shootings are extremely rare in Canada. This ranks among the country's deadliest school-related shootings in decades.

Motives remain unknown, and police indicated they may struggle to determine one. Investigations continue, with support offered to the tight-knit community.