“In the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge, province of British Columbia, 10 people died as a result of the shooting. Among the dead is the alleged attacker, who, according to preliminary data, committed suicide.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Photo: Google Maps Source: CBC News
Details: Police have confirmed that six people were found dead inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Another person died of his injuries on the way to the hospital.
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The police found the bodies of two more victims in one of the city’s residential buildings. The investigation believes that this residence is directly related to the incident.
The attacker herself was found dead inside the school. The police noted that the woman died of “self-inflicted injuries.”
An emergency alert sent to the cellphones of residents at the time of the shooting described the suspect as a woman in a dress with brown hair.
Two victims in critical condition were airlifted to the hospital. Another 25 people are under the supervision of doctors in a local hospital.
Police Sergeant Chris Clark said that at this time, law enforcement officers do not see any signs of other suspects or an ongoing threat to the public. Police are continuing to check other buildings in the community to determine if there are any other victims or people involved in the crime.
For reference: Tumbler Ridge is a community of about 2,400 people located 660 kilometers northeast of Vancouver. There are 160 students in the high school where the attack took place.