Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed profound shock and extended federal support following a devastating mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia that claimed ten lives, including the perpetrator. The tragedy unfolded on February 10, 2026, in the remote community of approximately 2,400 residents located 660 kilometers northeast of Vancouver.
According to police reports, authorities responded to emergency calls at approximately 1:20 PM local time to discover six victims deceased on school grounds. Another individual succumbed to injuries during transport to medical facilities, while two additional fatalities were located at a nearby residence connected to the incident. The shooter was confirmed deceased from self-inflicted injuries within the school premises.
The human toll includes two individuals evacuated with life-threatening injuries via airlift and twenty-five others undergoing medical evaluation at local facilities. Approximately 100 students and staff members were successfully evacuated during the crisis response, though officials have not disclosed the age distribution among casualties, citing privacy considerations.
Prime Minister Carney has personally contacted British Columbia Premier David Eby and mobilized Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree to coordinate federal support efforts. In an official statement, Carney emphasized national unity during crisis, affirming that “our ability to come together in crisis is the best of our country” and pledging full governmental support for affected communities.
This incident represents Canada’s second-deadliest school shooting in history, surpassed only by the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal that claimed fourteen lives. The rarity of such events in Canada is attributed to the nation’s stringent firearm regulations.
Law enforcement officials acknowledge the ongoing investigation faces significant challenges, with a police spokesperson noting the difficulty in determining motivations while emphasizing the priority of establishing factual chronology. The Prime Minister’s Office has concurrently announced the postponement of Carney’s scheduled defense announcement in Halifax and his diplomatic attendance at the Munich Security Conference.