On February 10, 2026, a devastating shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, shocking the small, tight-knit mining community ofTumbler Ridge.
The incident began around 1:20 p.m. when RCMP received reports of an active shooter at the school (serving grades 7–12). Police quickly issued a Police-Initiated Public Alert describing the suspect as a woman in a dress with brown hair, and a shelter-in-place order was put in place for the town and surrounding areas.
When officers entered the school, they discovered multiple victims. Final confirmed toll:
- 10 people killed in total, including the suspect
- 6 victims found dead inside the school
- 1 victim died while being transported to hospital
- 2 additional victims found dead at a nearby residence believed connected to the incident
The suspect (a woman, identity withheld by police for privacy reasons) was found deceased inside the school from an apparent
27 people injured — two with serious/life-threatening injuries were airlifted to hospital, while about 25 others received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at a local medical centre.
Around 100 students and staff were safely evacuated from the school. Students reported barricading themselves in classrooms during the chaos.
The active shooter alert was officially cancelled around 5:45–6:45 p.m. that day, with police stating there was no ongoing threat and no additional suspects.
RCMP North District Commander Supt. Ken Floyd confirmed investigators believe they have identified the shooter but are withholding further details during the active investigation. He noted police may “struggle” to determine a clear motive. The Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate.
Both Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and the local elementary school were closed for the rest of the week, with extra counselling and support arranged for students, staff, and the community.
British Columbia Premier David Eby called it an “unimaginable tragedy” and promised full government support for affected families and the town.
This event is one of the deadliest school-related shootings in Canadian history, leaving a close-knit community in mourning.
(Last major updates from RCMP and news sources appeared late on February 10 and early February 11, 2026. The investigation remains ongoing.)
