A peaceful mountain town in British Columbia, Canada, has been devastated by a mass shooting.
On Tuesday, a female shooter opened fire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, killing nine people before taking her own life.
The attack is being described as one of the deadliest in the country’s history.
The Main Details:
The Victims: Ten people died in total. Six were found inside the school, one died on the way to the hospital, and two others were found at a nearby home. Many others were injured but are expected to survive.
A Rare Discovery: Police confirmed the attacker was a woman with brown hair. This is unusual, as mass shootings are almost always carried out by men.
Quick Response: The town is very small, and police arrived within just two minutes. Officials say their fast action likely saved many more lives.
Government Reaction: Prime Minister Mark Carney cancelled his upcoming international travels to focus on the tragedy, offering his deepest condolences to the families.
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