Crime
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooter identified as 18-year-old Jesse Strang
The individual alleged to be responsible for the deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeastern British Columbia has been identified by a close family member as Jesse Strang.
Authorities have not formally confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Juno News reported that it spoke directly with Russell G. Strang, identified as Jesse Strang’s uncle, who claimed that Jesse was responsible for the attack.
The relative also stated that Jesse was transgender. Online activity reviewed by the outlet reportedly includes a public YouTube account believed to belong to Jesse that displays the transgender flag and lists “she/her” pronouns.
Law enforcement has not verified these details.
A total of nine people were killed in the violence, including the suspected shooter, while more than two dozen others were wounded, according to a statement from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Police said the suspected gunman died from what investigators believe was a self-inflicted injury.
The shooting was first reported at approximately 1:20 p.m. at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
Responding officers discovered six victims deceased inside the school, while another victim later died during transport to a hospital.
Two additional victims were airlifted to medical facilities with serious or life-threatening injuries. Authorities said roughly 25 other individuals were evaluated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
During the course of the investigation, officers identified what they described as a “secondary location believed to be connected to the incident.” At that residence, police discovered two additional victims dead.
“Officers are conducting further searches of additional homes and properties to determine whether anyone else may be injured or otherwise linked to today’s events,” the RCMP said in a statement.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement expressing profound sorrow in the aftermath of the attack.
“I am devastated by this shooting,” 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.”
Tumbler Ridge, a remote community of approximately 2,400 residents located in the Northern Rockies region of British Columbia, is now grappling with the aftermath of one of the most significant acts of violence in its history.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to confirm the suspect’s identity, establish a motive, and determine whether any additional factors contributed to the tragedy.
Officials continue to urge the public to rely on verified information as more details are expected to emerge.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Luke’s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.