Suspect in Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Identified as Jesse Van Rootselaar

On February 10, 2026, a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that the suspected shooter was 18‑year‑old Jesse Van Rootselaar, a resident of Tumbler Ridge, who died at the scene from a self‑inflicted wound after the attack. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

According to the RCMP, Van Rootselaar first shot and killed two people at a residence near the school before proceeding to the high school and opening fire inside. Authorities found the long gun and a modified handgun at the location. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The shooting at the school resulted in the deaths of several victims, including a teacher and multiple students, and left many others injured. Police and emergency services evacuated students and staff from the building, and victims were transported to medical facilities for treatment. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

RCMP officials said they had responded to the suspect’s home on previous occasions related to mental health calls, and that Van Rootselaar had previously held a firearms licence that expired in 2024. There is no indication at this time that any victims were specifically targeted, and the motive remains under investigation. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}