10 killed, several injured in Canada school shooting, one suspect gunned down
PTC News Desk: At least ten people were killed and several other injured in a shooting at a secondary school in the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge on Wednesday, local media reported. Police confirmed that one suspect was gunned down, however his identity has not been disclosed yet.
The motive behind the killings has not been ascertained yet and further details about the victims would be released once verified. In a statement, officers confirmed that several people were hurt and that investigations were continuing.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed they were responding to a “confirmed active shooter incident” at the school, located in the small northeastern B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge.
“As of 1:20 pm, the Tumbler Ridge RCMP are currently on scene of a confirmed active shooter incident at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School,” police said in a news release, as quoted by local media.
Police further said that one suspect was also found dead and are currently working to determine weather more suspects may have been involved in the shooting incident.
“The situation remains fluid,” police said, adding that work was ongoing to confirm the total number of victims and assess whether any additional threats remained.
Meanwhile police urged the residents to stay indoors and avoid the area. “Those in the Tumbler Ridge area are asked to stay inside, lock your doors, and refrain from leaving your home or business at this time,” police said. “All others need to avoid the area and follow police directions and restrictions.”
- With inputs from agencies
