Eleven people, including the alleged perpetrator, have been found dead in the massacre that took place in northeastern British Columbia, Canadian police announced on Tuesday.
Seven of the victims were found inside the Tumbler Ridge community high school, two more at a residence - with authorities estimating that these murders are linked to the attack at the school - while another person died while being transported to the hospital, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
The person who allegedly caused the massacre is dead
The alleged shooter was also found dead, with police estimating that he may have shot himself. Authorities said there were no signs of other perpetrators and that there was no longer any danger to residents. At the same time, as the BBC reports, officials said they knew the identity of the perpetrator, but they have not yet released his name or gender.
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Other information in international media, which has not yet been confirmed, reports that the armed attack was carried out by a woman with brown hair, who was wearing a dress, at around 1:20 pm local time.
Tumbler Ridge, a remote town of about 2.400 people, is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, about 1.155 kilometers northeast of Vancouver. At the same time, another 25 people were undergoing medical examinations at the local health center, according to authorities.
"My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the entire community of Tumbler Ridge," British Columbia's Minister of Public Safety, Nina Krieger, said via Platform X, assuring that every available resource will be allocated to investigate the case.
Canadian Prime Minister's trip to Germany canceled
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney canceled a planned trip to Germany after the shooting, his office said, citing Reuters. Carney was scheduled to attend the Munich Security Conference, which typically lasts several days and is expected to host more than 60 heads of state and government. The agenda for the talks included issues such as artificial intelligence, critical supply chains, support for Ukraine and NATO.
In a statement, he stressed that he shares the grief of Canadians and thanked the rescuers and members of the rescue teams “who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens.” He also added that the federal government “stands with all residents of British Columbia as they deal with this horrific tragedy.”
Source: protothema.gr
