A wave of shock and grief has swept across Canada following a horrific mass shooting in the quiet town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. On Tuesday, a lone gunman launched a deadly assault on a high school and a nearby residence, leaving 10 people dead, including the suspect. The shooting, which occurred in broad daylight, has also left 25 others wounded, many of whom are fighting for their lives in critical care.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to frantic calls from Tumbler Ridge Secondary School at approximately 1:20 PM local time. Upon arrival, tactical units discovered a scene of absolute carnage, with six individuals confirmed dead inside the school premises. A seventh victim succumbed to injuries while being rushed to the hospital. The investigation took a grimmer turn when officers discovered two more bodies at a nearby house, which is believed to be linked to the primary attack. The suspect was eventually found dead, with authorities suspecting that he took his own life after the rampage.

British Columbia Premier David Eby expressed his profound sorrow over the incident, stating on social media platform X that the entire province mourns with the families of Tumbler Ridge. He assured that the government would provide comprehensive support to the traumatized community. While Canada generally maintains stricter gun laws than its southern neighbor, this incident has reignited debates over public safety and mental health. Investigators are currently working to identify the victims and determine a motive behind one of the deadliest shootings in the region’s history. The 25 injured victims are receiving intensive treatment as the community