TUMBLER RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police say they’re at the scene of what they describe as a “confirmed active shooter incident” at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in east-central British Columbia.
RCMP say the “original suspect” is believed to be dead, but officers are working to determine whether a second suspect is involved.
Police say they have no confirmation of the number of people injured or requiring assistance.
They say residents in Tumbler Ridge are asked to stay inside as additional police resources are being deployed to the area from neighbouring detachments.
RCMP say that no one should approach a potential suspect and should call 911.
A worker at Joe’s Pizza Stone, not far from the school, said she had received a text alert telling residents to shelter in place at about 3:15 p.m.
The Peace River South School District said Tuesday that there was a the “lockdown and secure and hold” at both the secondary school and the Tumbler Ridge Elementary school.
Larry Neufeld, the member of the legislature for Peace River South, told reporters at the legislature that an “excess” of resources, including RCMP and ambulance support, have been sent to the community.
He said he didn’t want to release any more information over concerns that it might jeopardize the safety of the ongoing operation.
He urged those in the community to stay where they are.
“We do understand that a few folks are out looking for loved ones, and again, please, please go back to your homes and shelter in place and allow the amazing people of the RCMP to make this community, this beautiful community, safe again,” he said.
Neufeld said in an earlier statement that he had been in direct contact with the solicitor general to receive updates and to ensure all necessary provincial resources were “being made available to support local law enforcement and emergency responders.”
The provincial government website lists Tumbler Ridge Secondary School as having 175 students from Grades 7 to 12.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 2, 2026.
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