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Eby said that he understands that police were “on scene within 2 minutes,” a response time which prevented the tragedy for becoming “significantly worse.”
He added that he is grateful that police “responded so quickly and fearlessly.”
British Columbia premier David Eby said that he has spoken with Canadian premier Mark Carney about the Tumbler Ridge shooting.
He added Carney has “conveyed the grief and devastation that he feels about what the people of Tumbler Ridge are facing,” and that Carney has offered federal assistance and is “committed to support British Columbians in this moment.”
Tumbler Ridge mayor: 'I will know every victim...we're a small community'
Tumbler Ridge mayor Darryl Krakowka said that he “will know every victim,” adding: ‘I’ve been here 19 years and we’re a small community.”
Speaking to CBC after sheltering in place at the district’s town hall, Krakowka said: “I don’t call them residents. I call them family.”
We are not getting many images from the scene coming through, but Google Maps has this image of Tumbler Ridge high school:
Mark Carney: 'I am devastated by today's horrific shootings'
Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney has called the Tumbler Ridge shooting in British Columbia “horrific,” saying that he is “devastated” and is offering his “prayers and deepest condolences” to the families and friends of victims involved in the attack.
He went on to say:
“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.
Our ability to come together in crisis is the best of our country — our empathy, our unity, and our compassion for each other.
I have connected with Premier Eby to express my condolences, and with the Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, who is coordinating the federal response.
Our officials are in close contact with their counterparts to ensure the community is fully supported as best we can. The Government of Canada stands with all British Columbians as they confront this horrible tragedy.”
The leader of Canada’s Conservative party, Pierre Poilievre, has also issued his condolences towards victims involved in the Tumbler Ridge, saying:
“Devastated to hear of the many innocent people murdered and injured in a senseless act of violence at a local high school in Tumbler Ridge.
Our prayers are with the families, students, teachers, first responders, and the entire community grieving this profound loss.”
Larry Brock, the shadow minister for justice and the Canada’s attorney general, has issued a statement following the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, saying:
My prayers are with the families, students, educators, and entire community of Tumbler Ridge as they grieve this unthinkable tragedy.
Thank you to the first responders and RCMP who faced an unimaginable situation today. We are grateful for their dedication to the safety of the community.
As we mourn the innocent lives lost, I send my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected.”
We are currently on standby for a press conference by British Columbia premier David Eby.
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates.
David Eby, the premier of British Columbia, has released a statement following the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, saying:
“Our hearts are in Tumbler Ridge tonight with the families of those who have lost loved ones.
Government will ensure every possible support for community members in the coming days, as we all try to come to terms with this unimaginable tragedy.”
Jonathan Yerushalmy
The town of Tumbler Ridge, which has a population of about 2,400 people, is more than 1,000km north of Vancouver, near the border with Alberta.
Located in British Columbia, the town is a former coal mining community which saw a boom during the 1970s, and again more recently when mining returned.
The town markets itself as a land of “dinosaurs and waterfalls”, and is the site of a Unesco area of internationally significant geology, geography, or human history, according to CBC.
School shootings are rare in Canada and Tumbler Ridge secondary school has more than 160 students, according to its website.
