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Fz Khan, Canada: 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, a biological male who transitioned to female 6 years ago has been named the lone suspect in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting that killed 8 people (including family) and injured 25+ in remote British Columbia, Canada.
Van Rootselaar died by self‑inflicted gunshot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School after first killing mother (39) and stepbrother (11) at home.

Details & Context

Timeline (Feb 10, 2026)

·       ~1:20 PM local: Shooter kills family at home

·       1:30 PM: Active shooter report at school (160 students)

·       Police arrive in 2 mins, face gunfire, find suspect dead with long gun + modified handgun

School Victims

·       39-year-old female teacher

·       3 girls (12), 2 boys (12-13)
Total: 6 dead at school + 2 family + suspect suicide

Mental Health Red Flags: Police visited family home multiple times for mental health crises; firearms seized before.

Let’s break it down easy. On February 10, 2026, around 1:30 PM local time, panic hit Tumbler Ridge Secondary School when shots rang out. Police got there fast – in just two minutes – and found the shooter dead from a self-shot wound. Before that, the suspect had killed their 39-year-old mom and 11-year-old step-brother at home. Then, they went to the school, where a 39-year-old female teacher and five young students – three girls aged 12, one boy aged 12 and one boy aged 13 – lost their lives. At least 25 others got hurt with some flown to hospitals and still fighting.

Jesse Van Rootselaar dropped out of the same school four years back and had a gun license that expired. Cops found two guns: a long rifle and a changed handgun but they’re not sure how each was used. The town with only about 2,400 people and a school of 160 kids in grades 7-12 is super tight-knit. This kind of violence is rare in Canada, unlike some spots in the US. From X, posts show folks leaving flowers at the scene, turning it into a spot for grief. No other suspects, say police but they’re checking health records for clues.

Web searches reveal this is one of Canada’s worst mass shootings lately, sparking talks on guns and mental help. Jesse had police visits to their home over years, mostly for mind health worries. One scary past event: About three years ago, they set a bed on fire after taking mushrooms. The transition started around age 12 and police used “she” pronouns in talks.

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Quotes

·       RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald
“Jesse was born biological male... began transitioning ~6 years ago.”

·       BC Premier David Eby
“Reviewing public health interactions with suspect’s family.”

·       Mayor Darryl Krakowka
“Lend your ear... give somebody a hug.”

·       Leaders and cops are speaking out. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald said: “I can say that Jesse was born as a biological male who approximately six years ago began to transition to female.”

·       He added the home shooting came first, then the school. British Columbia Premier David Eby noted: “We’ve begun the process of reaching out to the public health care system to understand what interactions may have taken place.”

·       Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called it “unheard of cruelty,” saying victims are “fighting for their lives.” Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka got emotional: “Lend your ear when someone needs your ear. Lend your shoulder when someone needs your shoulder. Give somebody a hug.”

·       From X, a student shared: “It didn’t feel real,” describing the chaos. Another X post from @BGatesIsaPyscho: “This is Jesse... The Government decided that instead of supporting Jesse’s mental health... they would tell Jesse that he was a girl & pump him full of cross sex hormones.” These fresh voices from February 12 show the raw pain.

Additional Information

·       Tumbler Ridge (pop. 2,400): Tiny coal mining town, school serves Grades 7-12.

·       Weapons: Long gun + modified handgun – licence lapsed; prior seizures. Suspect dropped out 4 years ago.

·       Victims Status: 2 airlifted (serious); 25 treated for injuries.

·       Canada Reaction: PM Mark Carney calls it “unheard of cruelty” in gun‑rare nation.

Deeper digs from X and web as of February 12, 2026, add layers. Some reports first said 10 dead but fixed it to nine, including the suspect. Jesse went by Jesse Strang sometimes, mom’s last name. X trends highlight trans identity debates with posts like @TruthFairy131’s video getting over 2 million views, claiming health folks pushed transition over real help. Reddit’s r/canada has a mod post on the tragedy with 600+ votes and talks on community grief. Videos on YouTube from ITV and others show kids running, calling it rare for Canada. Police had weapon-related calls too. Social media buzz includes global reactions, like French posts on the trans aspect. No motive yet but probes into meds and history continue. Town’s remote spot – 700 miles north of Vancouver – made response tough.

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Impact Analysis

·       Mental Health Failures.? Multiple police/health visits – system breakdown.?

·       Gun Control: Lapsed licence despite history – loophole exposed.

·       Transgender Angle: Transition + mental health raises debate on care gaps.

·       Small Town Trauma: 1/300 residents affected – community shattered.

This horror shakes everyone. For the tiny town, it’s like losing family – schools closed, counseling ramps up. Gun talks heat up; Canada’s strict laws didn’t stop this, sparking calls for better checks. Mental health spotlight: If early help missed, it questions systems for youth in crisis, especially trans kids. X shows anger at “poisoning minds” with hormones over therapy. Broader: Fuels trans rights debates but experts warn against blame. Economy hit.? Town relies on coal, now tourism fears drop. Nationally, pushes for more support, as PM vows action. Engagement soars with 590K+ views on one X post alone.

Conclusion

Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect Jesse Van Rootselaar’s rampage exposes mental health + gun gaps in Canada’s safe image.
Investigation continues into motive, weapons origin – lessons for school safety worldwide.

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