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
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.