Female Identified as Suspect in Worst Canada School Shooting in Decades That Killed 10 and Injured at Least 25
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A woman has been identified as the suspected shooter by local authorities after opening fire at a school in British Columbia in what is being described as one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canada's history.
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, located in northeastern B.C., "received a report of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School," per an update shared in a news release .
Ten people died, including the suspected shooter, and at least 25 were injured in the shooting.
Six people were found deceased inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, and one more died while being transported to the hospital, the RCMP confirmed. Two additional people were found dead inside a residence in the community, police said, per the release.
The post stated, "An individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased with what appears to be a self‑inflicted injury."
RCMP North District Commander Chief Superintendent Ken Floyd told reporters at a news conference that the suspect was the same person police had mentioned in an alert which had been sent to local residents earlier that day, per the BBC .
The alert described the suspected shooter as a "female in a dress with brown hair," the outlet stated.
A RCMP spokesperson said in an email to PEOPLE, "I can confirm that was how the suspect was described in the alert. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available."
Floyd confirmed that investigators had identified a female suspect, but didn't release a name, according to the Associated Press . A motive remains unclear, and it's not yet known how the victims are connected to the suspect, per the news agency.
When questioned about any relation the shooter might have to the victims during the news conference, Floyd said, "We're still working towards that," insisting "it wouldn't be fair to speculate on that" at this stage, adding that officers were "following all leads," according to a clip shared by CTV News .
"I think we will struggle to determine the why, but we're going to try and do our best to determine what transpired that day and what led up to this tragic event in Tumbler Ridge and across our communities," he added.
The identities of the victims have not yet been made public by authorities.
Darian Quist, a Grade 12 student, recalled experiencing the shooting while speaking to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), saying that he and his classmates "got tables and barricaded the doors" amid the lockdown for over two hours until police escorted them out of the school.
Per the police news release, a Police Initiated Public Alert (PIPA) had previously been issued as officers responded to the scene. However, "the alert was officially [canceled] at 5:45 p.m. as police [did] not believe there [were] any outstanding suspects or ongoing threat to the public," the post stated.
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It's really rare for a woman to commit random acts of mass violence...
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True.
However, it is becoming more common because of the males identifying as women are being recorded in crime stats as female instead of the fact they are biologically male.
As soon as I saw "gun person" from their news outlets it SCREAMED mental problems and that many would run from this.
The sad thing is, I've seen people say the deceased mother was apparently a trans activist show allowed (my guess is encouraged) HIM to be pumped full of garbage leading to innocent lives to be taken.
When I saw the comments about a woman being responsible for shooting up a school, I suspected the "woman" had a penis and was in reality a male who needed counseling on how to deal with his perception of self during his teenage years.
It's very bizarre. That group of people, men who want to be women, have much higher rates of this type of violence than any other demographic.
I would guess it's the highest rate since this is a very small group statistically.
I have watched thousands of hours of videos on human behavior (and not claiming being an expert), I don't find them to be much different than any other male that uses violence when they don't receive the praise, recognition, awards, medals, etc. from others that they need on an emotional level. This is why these males need counseling to find a realistic place in society that reflects the reality that they are physically male.
I will note most male violence is enacted on helpless women and children - most often the women and children who actually loved and depended on them. It is not acceptable to risk the lives of girls/women by forcing them to accept males in their sports, locker rooms, rest rooms, abuse shelters, hospital wards, etc.
I'm sure I'm even less an expert than you are, but I think a large part of the problem is the society they're supposed to fit in. Just what does it mean in America to be physically male anymore? Tremendous effort seems to be pursued to eliminate traditional roles and replacing them with what is merely idealism rather than reality. And, no, I don't mean stuffing women into kitchens and keeping them pregnant. But promoting the absurd idea that a man can be a woman and a woman a man, that children have the mental acuity to make irreversible changes to their body, that every culture is equally valid, that everyone has their own truth? That's a society where there is nothing solid to stand on. No stability. I truly think that's a large part of the problem.
Hi Drak,
If you mean marriage, monogamy, and parenthood as being traditional roles - they were forced on people in the past via religion and society.
Our species is not wired to be solely monogamous. Forcing lifelong marriage on anyone is barbaric and often leads to violence and/or death to one or both adults. The offspring are raised in a toxic atmosphere, and the outcome is most likely they will seek the same type of relationship as their parents had.
Most men in history did not reproduce. Women, who could, have shunned marriage/parenthood for centuries.
Why does it have to mean anything?
Stability comes from within.
Have you ever studied Buddhism?
Male and female roles are archetypal. They are not something one can just say doesn't exist.
What do you mean by archetypal?
Not extensively. I have tried several times but find it incoherent and incomprehensible. It's like it refuses to be pinned down to anything concrete.
I find Buddhism comforting because it is about understanding oneself with the goal of being the best version possible. I am into individual development and consider group think a form of mental/physical slavery often found in cults.
"He" by Robert A. Johnson explores the male psyche through the myth of the Fisher King and the quest for the Holy Grail. The book delves into the challenges men face in achieving self-actualization and wholeness, drawing parallels between the Fisher King's suffering and the modern male experience of alienation. Johnson suggests that to heal their fragmented identities, men must embark on a journey of self-discovery, confronting their innermost wounds, and embracing their masculine essence. This exploration offers insights into the complexities of masculinity and the universal themes of individuation and the integration of the anima.
Help me understand if this is why you feel traditional male societal roles should be well-defined and would ensure mental stability for males.
Does society have to have rules on how men and women must live out the few decades of life?
Thank you. Sounds similar to Buddhism.
People should follow their own paths to heal themselves and optimize their existence. Sometimes that mean sharing it with others and sometimes it doesn't.
Just as men can't be women, men should read books/articles by women to understand and respect the individuality of what women want to achieve in their lives other than marriage and/or parenthood.
I understand.
I can understand that as well, although I think group think doesn't actually apply, generally, although I know there are specific churches that would be guilty of it.
It's not why. Especially since I have no idea what Buddhism has to say on the subject.
But perhaps you were more referring to the term "concrete" rather than my opinion concerning Buddhist theology. That is, my desire for something concrete on which society is based on. If so, let's not limit it to males. Women and children also make up society and their mental health is just as important. Also, "well-defined" is a bit ambiguous. What does that bring to mind for you? Would we agree? For me, that would mean more than simply roles, but behavior as well.
Whatever those things are is important but, equally important is that everyone is on board with them. Society is moving in the same direction. Another important aspect is that this direction is based on truth, reality and morality. Do you think we have that today? Or, like me, do you see individuals who think the world revolves around them, trying to get everyone else to bend to their will? Generally, I mean? Everyone has their own "truth" and, right or wrong, we're supposed to accept that. This has undeniable problems.
One can say that but then they would be wrong.
Group think is very common because conformity to the society a person was born into was essential for their survival. Standing in opposition to leadership resulted in imprisonment or death.
Some people have an innate need to stay in the middle of the herd because this is where they feel safe. And some people try to stay in the middle of the herd in order to play both sides against one another for self-gain or sadistic pleasure or both.
Some people have an innate need to stand out from the herd. The reasons run the gamut from needing praise/validation to needing distance/isolation from others.
If we studied human behavior as we do any other group of animals, it would still never touch the surface of what our species was, is or will be before we go extinct. One human flaw is we are driven to understand the needs of others through our own needs - likewise our desirable and undesirable traits. Even if we had the ability to fully understand and accept ourselves, we can only be an observer of other people in the same way we can watch any other animal going through its daily routine.
I just found a new youtube channel that I want to explore that you might enjoy if you like studying human behavior.
If you reduce humans to just another animal that breeds in order to reproduce then that is a fact.
If you introduce forced lifelong contracts like marriage, then there is nothing natural about it. Marriage is a manmade institution for the sole benefit of men.
However, in today's world, the prenup is a wonderful legal document that should be drawn up before every marriage so the legalities are settled before the relationship goes to Hell. This would be one way to avoid being legally entangled with a toxic individual (be it the male or female).
If you have the time, please watch the video I shared in this discussion. It gave me food for thought on why some people are jumping on the trans bandwagon as an easy explanation for feelings that are outside of what society knows what to do with.
The video explains how our brains are wired for "easy" answers and why the majority of people avoid deep critical thinking because of the energy cost. Also, most people do not have the free time and energy that is necessary to even process deep critical thinking.
I have lived an extremely blessed life that allowed a lot of solitude in nature and free time to read and reflect on information and experiences. It was only access to the internet that allowed me access to people and information that gave me even more things to puzzle about.
As far as accepting people's "truth", that is foolhardy and impossible if one values their own sanity. I have found it best to observe most of them from a safe distance and quarantine the ones that harm others from my thoughts and presence as much as possible.
I will, but probably not until tonight sometime. I have lots to do today. I will respond though. Your last two posts are too fascinating not to : )
Thanks for this story. It is not a woman. It is another transgender shooter.
I wasn't surprised late this afternoon to see the RCMP Commissioner carefully using pronouns. That is the important thing. Maybe we'll here from some Canadians today:
At least 9 killed, dozens injured in shootings at British Columbia high school and home, officials say - CBS News
That's a good start.
Reuters reports that the police have been at her house several times:
To bad the "gun person" didn't start there.
Sad
The three such mass shootings that Canada has experienced over the past 35 years are 3 too many. The seriousness of such an unusual thing happening in Canada rightly called for Carney to order that flags be flown at half mast for seven days.
Agreed. Let's see how America measures up... under the narrower definition of mass shooting meaning 4 or more people killed...
US Mass Shootings, 1982–2025: Data From Mother Jones’ Investigation – Mother Jones
And if you use the broader definition of "four or more" people being shot or wounded, then that number goes into the thousands. Between 2015 and 2022 there were an average of 463 mass shootings a year.
Gun Violence Archive
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There is absolutely no way anybody can make the claim that there weren't signs that this guy wasn't right in the head. He was hospitalized for it.
There is no question about it. He was mentally ill.