TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia, February 11, 2026 — A quiet mountain community in northeastern B.C. is in mourning today after a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a local residence left 10 people dead and at least 27 others injured. Authorities have confirmed the suspect, a female, is among the deceased after what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The tragedy, which unfolded on February 10, 2026, marks the deadliest school-related shooting in Canada since the École Polytechnique massacre in 1989.

Timeline of the Tumbler Ridge Shooting

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) received the first reports of an active shooter at the school at approximately 1:20 p.m. MST. Within an hour, a province-wide emergency alert was issued, describing the suspect as a female with brown hair wearing a dress.

• 1:20 p.m.: Reports of shots fired at Tumbler Ridge Secondary.

• 2:15 p.m.: RCMP issue “shelter-in-place” alert for the surrounding area.

• 5:45 p.m.: Emergency alert cancelled after police confirm no outstanding suspects.

Casualties and Investigation

RCMP Superintendent Ken Floyd, North District Commander, confirmed the grim toll during a press conference. Officers discovered six victims deceased inside the school building. A seventh victim died en route to the hospital.

In a secondary crime scene, police located two additional victims at a nearby residence believed to be linked to the shooter. Of the 27 injured, two were airlifted for critical care, while the rest were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at local medical centers.

“This was a rapidly evolving and dynamic situation,” Supt. Floyd stated. “Our focus is now on piecing together the motive behind this horrific act. The BC RCMP Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation.”

National Leaders React

The shooting has sent shockwaves through Ottawa and Victoria. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who assumed office in March 2025, suspended an official trip to Europe to manage the national response.

“I am devastated by the horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge,” PM Carney said in a statement. “My prayers are with the families who lost loved ones. We will ensure the community has every resource needed to heal.”

B.C. Premier David Eby and Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger also addressed the province, praising the “unimaginable courage” of students and staff who barricaded doors and followed safety protocols during the two-hour lockdown.

A Community in Shock

Tumbler Ridge, a town of 2,400 known for its natural beauty and tight-knit population, is struggling to process the scale of the loss. The secondary school, which serves roughly 175 students, is the heart of the community.

Darian Quist, a Grade 12 student, recalled the terror of the afternoon: “We were just in class when the alarms went off. We barricaded the door and stayed silent. My mom was on the phone the whole time until the RCMP cleared our room.”

Support Resources

Federal and provincial authorities have pledged immediate victim services and mental health support for the residents of Tumbler Ridge. All schools in School District 59 (Peace River South) will remain closed for the remainder of the week as the investigation continues.

PingTV will continue to provide live updates as more information on the victims and the suspect is released by the RCMP.

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