February 11, 2026
RED FM News Desk
A devastating wave of violence has left at least 10 people dead, including the suspected perpetrator, following a series of shootings in the Peace Region of British Columbia on Tuesday afternoon. The incidents, which unfolded at a secondary school and a nearby residence, have sent shockwaves across the province and the nation.
The RCMP confirmed that the violence began Tuesday afternoon, prompting an immediate emergency alert for an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, an institution serving students in Grades 7 through 12. Residents were warned to stay indoors as officers rushed to secure the area.
Upon entering the school, officers discovered six people deceased. Another victim succumbed to their injuries while being transported to the hospital. In a related discovery, police found two more victims dead inside a local residence, a scene investigators believe is linked to the school attack. The suspect, identified by police as a lone individual, was also found dead at the school from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In addition to the fatalities, two individuals with critical injuries were airlifted to a major trauma center. Approximately 27 other people were assessed and treated at a local medical facility for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the chaos.
RCMP Superintendent Ken Floyd, Commander of the North District, stated that while the suspect has been identified, their name is not being released to the public at this time. Officials have also withheld specific details regarding the ages of the victims or the types of weapons used in the attacks. The emergency alert was officially lifted at 5:46 p.m. PT. Preliminary descriptions had characterized the suspect as a female with brown hair wearing a dress.
B.C. Premier David Eby addressed the province in a somber press conference late Tuesday night, describing the events as an unimaginable tragedy. “We cannot imagine what that community is going through at this moment,” Eby said. He called on all British Columbians and Canadians to wrap the families of Tumbler Ridge in love and support, noting that the pain of this event “will be felt for many years to come.”
Prime Minister Mark Carney shared his condolences via social media, stating, “I join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed forever today.” He also extended his gratitude to the first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens. Carney has held briefings with Premier Eby, while Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is currently coordinating the federal government’s response to the crisis.
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