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Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting Leaves Small Canadian Town in Deep Mourning A quiet mountain town in western Canada is struggling to come to terms with an unthinkable tragedy. In Tumbler Ridge, nine people, including six children, lost their lives in one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent Canadian history. For years, residents believed serious violence could never reach their close knit community. That sense of safety has now been shattered. A Community That Felt Untouchable Tumbler Ridge is home to about 2,400 people. It sits along winding rural roads in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Many families work in the mining industry, which has shaped the town’s identity for decades. The area is also known for its natural beauty and its UNESCO recognised geopark, one of only five in Canada. Locals often left doors unlocked. Newcomers who took extra security measures were teased. Nothing like this had ever happened before. Now, that belief feels painfully naive. The Victims: Young Lives Cut Short Police confirmed the identities of the victims on Thursday. Among them was 12 year old Zoey Benoit. Loved ones described her as a brave and determined child. Another victim, 12 year old Kylie Smith, was remembered as the light of her family. She dreamed of attending art school in a big city one day. Flowers, teddy bears, and handwritten notes now line a memorial outside the local school. Each item reflects a life lost too soon. What Police Know So Far Investigators say 18 year old Jesse Van Rootselaar carried out the attack. Authorities found the suspect dead from a self inflicted gunshot wound at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Police stated that the suspect was born male and had begun transitioning to female about six years ago. Earlier that day, the suspect allegedly shot and killed their mother and step brother at a nearby residence. Officers later responded to reports of gunfire at the secondary school around 13:30 local time. The school has about 160 students. During the attack, dozens hid inside classrooms with their teachers. Seventeen year old Darian Quist said he and classmates barricaded themselves inside a mechanics classroom using metal tables. They stayed hidden for more than two hours before officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and SWAT teams escorted them to safety. Grief That Touches Everyone Parents gathered at a community centre as they waited for news about their children. For some, the wait ended in heartbreak. Local pastor Tracy Krauss said nearly everyone in town knows someone directly affected. Even families who did not lose a loved one feel shaken. The suspect’s mother and step brother were also among the victims. Community members say the surviving relatives are grieving as well. The suspect’s father, Justin Van Rootselaar, told CBC News that he was estranged from his child. He offered condolences to all families impacted by what he called a senseless act of violence. Support has poured in from across the country. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit the town to offer his support. A Town Forever Changed Residents say the hardest part is that this happened in a place where everyone knows each other. The victims were not strangers. They were classmates, neighbours, and family friends. In Tumbler Ridge, grief now connects every household. The town may be small, but the loss feels immeasurable.
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