This tragic mass shooting occurred on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canada (population around 2,500). It’s one of Canada’s deadliest gun attacks since the 2020 Nova Scotia rampage, despite the country’s strict firearm regulations.
- Casualties: 9 killed, 25 injured.
- Suspect: 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar (female), who died by suicide as RCMP arrived.
- Timeline:
- First killed her 39-year-old mother, Jennifer Jacobs, and 11-year-old stepbrother, Emmett Jacobs, at their home.
- Drove to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where she killed 6 more: four 12-year-olds, one 13-year-old (Ezekiel Schofield), and a 39-year-old educator.
- Motive: Unknown; investigators may never fully determine it.
Community and Official Response
Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka, a resident for 18 years, said he knows most victims and “broke down” upon hearing the news. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald expressed condolences, emphasizing support for healing.
- Emotional tributes include grandfather Peter Schofield’s Facebook post mourning Ezekiel: “So many young lives were ended so needlessly.”
- Global reactions: Prince William and Kate Middleton voiced shock.
The event has stunned Canada, highlighting vulnerabilities even in low-crime rural areas. RCMP continues releasing details while respecting families’ privacy. For live updates, check official RCMP or CBC sources.
