At least ten people are dead following a mass shooting at a high school in a rural town in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Among the dead are two people who were found at a home believed to be connected to the incident.
It’s understood the suspected shooter, who is believed to be a woman, died from self-inflicted injuries.
Another 25 were treated at the local medical centre.
It marks the second deadliest school shooting in Canadian history.
Shooting
On Tuesday afternoon (local time) the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to emergency calls at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
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An active shooter alert was issued for the town and a large surrounding area.
The emergency alert described the suspect as a woman in a dress with brown hair. She was found dead at the scene.
Local residents were instructed to stay in place and seek shelter.
Response
Police have confirmed all remaining students and staff were safely evacuated from the school.
The active shooter alert was lifted with police saying they don’t believe there is any more suspects or risk to the public. There is no known motive for the attack at this time.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said: “I join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed irreversibly today, and in gratitude for the courage and selflessness of the first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens.”
