In a small town in British Columbia in western Canada, a shooting left at least 10 people dead, including the suspect, and dozens injured. School shootings are relatively rare in Canada.
According to the Associated Press on the 10th (local time), a shooting occurred that day at a middle and high school in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, about 1,000 kilometers from Vancouver. Tumbler Ridge is a mountain town of about 2,400 people, and the school is said to have 175 students enrolled.
The death toll stands at 10 so far, with eight killed in the incident at the school and two found dead at a nearby dwellings believed to be connected to the case. More than 25 people were injured, and two are in critical condition.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a statement that the suspect appeared to have taken their own life at the scene. Police are currently investigating whether it was a lone act or if there are additional suspects.
Police authorities have mobilized support forces from neighboring areas to secure the scene and strongly urged residents not to leave their homes.