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February 12, 2026

Mass Murder in Canada: Six Children Among the Victims

An 18-year-old person is suspected of a shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens in British Columbia, western Canada.

Mass Murder in Canada: Six Children Among the Victims

TL;DR

  • An 18-year-old suspect, Jessie Van Rutselar, is linked to a shooting in British Columbia that killed eight people and injured dozens.
  • Van Rutselar was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • Victims include six students (three 12-year-old girls, a 12-year-old boy, and a 13-year-old boy) and a 39-year-old educator at Tambler Ridge Elementary School.
  • The suspect's mother (39) and half-brother (11) were also found dead in a nearby home.
  • The suspect identified as a woman but was born biologically male.
  • The motive for the attack is currently unknown.
  • Police had prior contact with the family regarding mental health issues.
  • The suspect previously held a valid firearms license that had expired.
  • This is the deadliest shooting in Canada since 2020.

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