In a tragic development, an 18-year-old woman named Jesse Van Rootselaar has been identified as the suspect in one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings, which occurred on February 11, 2026, in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. According to Global News, Van Rootselaar, who had a history of mental health issues, killed nine people, including herself, in a horrific attack that began at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that six individuals, including a teacher and five students, were killed at the school, while two additional victims, the suspect's mother and stepbrother, were found dead at a nearby residence. The New York Times noted that the motive for the shooting remains unclear, although police had previously visited the suspect's home due to mental health concerns.