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Canada School Shooting: 10 Dead, Suspect Found Deceased

Published February 11, 2026, 09:26
Canada School Shooting: 10 Dead, Suspect Found Deceased

A devastating shooting has shaken Canada, with at least 10 people dead and 25 injured in two separate incidents in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Authorities believe the incidents are connected, and the suspect, who was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, is reported to have been wearing a dress. According to reports, the suspect has been identified as Jesse Strang, a transgender individual, by his uncle. Police confirm the suspect's identity but have not yet released details regarding gender or full identity. The commander of the RCMP's North District confirmed that the individual found dead at the school is the same person described in the emergency alert sent to residents, as a woman with brown hair wearing a dress. The suspect was found with an injury caused by themselves. Authorities have not yet clarified the suspect's relationship with the school. The attack unfolded early Tuesday afternoon, with authorities finding six people dead and dozens injured at the community's high school. One more person succumbed to their injuries en route to the hospital. The community, with just 2,400 residents, is in a state of shock. The incident has caused shock and grief across Canada, and authorities continue to investigate the suspect's motives and the circumstances surrounding the crime. The case remains under investigation, and more details are expected to be revealed in the future.