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Suspect dead after active shooter incident at secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
Authorities in northeastern British Columbia are responding to a confirmed active shooter incident at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, prompting an urgent public safety alert and a large-scale law enforcement deployment across the region.
As of 1:20 p.m., the Tumbler Ridge RCMP confirmed officers are actively on scene and have directed all residents in the community to immediately shelter in place. Individuals are being instructed to lock their doors, remain inside their homes or businesses, and avoid all unnecessary movement until further notice. Anyone outside the immediate area is urged to stay clear and strictly follow police directions and roadway restrictions.
The emergency response follows a Police-Initiated Public Alert issued earlier in the day through Canadaโs Emergency Alert System after reports of an active shooter. The alert applies to Tumbler Ridge and surrounding within the RCMP-designated radius.
Authorities initially described the suspect as a female with brown hair wearing a dress, though officials emphasized that the description was preliminary and subject to change as the investigation develops.
Police now believe the original suspect has been located deceased. However, investigators are continuing their work to determine whether a second suspect may have been involved and to establish the total number of victims connected to the incident.
At this time, officials have not confirmed how many individuals may have been injured or whether anyone requires medical assistance.
Law enforcement continues to stress that the situation should be treated as dangerous and evolving. Residents are advised to:
- Shelter in place immediately
- Lock all doors and secure their properties
- Refrain from leaving homes or workplaces
- Avoid traveling into the affected area
- Not attend school or public locations unless specifically directed
- Never approach a suspect
- Report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1
Additional police resources are being deployed from neighboring detachments to support the operation, including the North District Emergency Response Team. Officers are working to secure the scene, assess potential threats, and gather critical information.
Authorities have confirmed that public alert notifications and mapping associated with the warning have been verified. No suspect imagery has been released.
Officials caution that details remain limited as the response is still unfolding. The priority remains public safety while investigators determine the full scope of the incident, including whether others were involved.
This remains an active public safety situation. Residents of Tumbler Ridge should continue to remain locked down and vigilant, while those outside the community are advised to avoid the area until law enforcement declares it safe. Further updates will be provided as confirmed information becomes available.
EDINBURGH, Scotland โ Two people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident in the Calder area of Edinburgh on Monday morning, prompting a significant police and emergency response.
Officers were called to reports of a man carrying bladed weapons in Calder Gardens at approximately 8:25 a.m. According to Police Scotland, specialist resources โ including firearms officers โ were deployed to the scene as authorities worked to contain the disturbance.
Video recorded by witnesses shows a man in the street holding two large knives as police arrived.
Residents reported a heavy law enforcement presence in the area for several hours, including armed officers and police dogs.
Two individuals sustained injuries during the incident and were transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed it received a call at 8:34 a.m. and dispatched three ambulances, three paramedic response units, and a Special Operations Response Team (SORT) to the scene.
Both injured patients were taken to hospital. Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
Local residents described chaotic scenes unfolding shortly after 8 a.m. William Ramsay, who lives nearby, said he believed the suspect may have entered the stairwell of his building. He also reported damage to a local shop during the disturbance.
Staff at a nearby cafรฉ, Brunch, temporarily closed their business after spotting the man behind their building between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. An employee, who asked not to be identified, said the man was seen running through a grassy area while holding two knives before moving toward nearby high-rise flats.
Employees described the situation as frightening and unprecedented for the area. The cafรฉ later reopened after police secured the scene.
As a precaution, local schools implemented temporary lockdown procedures. Parents of students at Wester Hailes High School received a message informing them that the school was in lockdown following a community incident and that students were safe. The school indicated it would provide further updates as necessary.
Residents expressed concern on social media throughout the morning as the situation developed.
Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy confirmed that the disturbance has now been contained and that there is no wider risk to the public.
โThe earlier disturbance in the Calder area of Edinburgh is now contained and there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public,โ he said. โThe incident is not being treated as terror related.โ
Officers remain in the area while enquiries continue. Police have urged anyone with information or concerns to approach officers at the scene or contact authorities via 101.
The investigation remains ongoing.