A tragic school shooting occurred in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canada, claiming the lives of at least 10 individuals and injuring 27 others. The local police reported that two of the injured are in serious condition while the rest are not life-threatening. Eyewitness accounts and local media indicate that the suspected shooter is a woman with brown hair who wore a dress, but detailed information regarding her identity has not yet been provided by authorities during their press conference.

The police received the distress call during the afternoon and responded immediately to conduct a thorough search of the high school, where they discovered six victims; another individual succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital. Authorities also found two additional bodies in a residence in Tumbler Ridge, believed to be connected to the shooting. This has prompted a broader investigation where officers are searching various other homes in the community to identify any additional locations tied to the incident.

Tumbler Ridge, known for its serene environment and population of about 2,400, is located over 1,100 kilometers north of major urban centers, marking this incident as particularly shocking given the town's typically peaceful character. As details continue to emerge, the community grapples with the implications of such a violent act in their once-quiet town, raising concerns about safety and security in educational institutions across Canada.