10 Killed in Canada Mass Shooting

Ten people, including the suspected gunman, were killed Tuesday in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, authorities said.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed the death toll to the CBC. Six victims were found dead at Tumbler Ridge High School, and another person died while being transported to the hospital. Two additional victims were discovered at a nearby residence.

Police received the first report of an active shooter at 1:20 p.m., according to CTV News. “As part of the initial response to the active shooting, police entered the school to locate the threat,” the RCMP said in a statement. “During the search, officers located multiple victims. An individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased with what appears to be a self-inflicted injury.”

Authorities said about 25 people are being treated for injuries, and several properties are being searched as a precaution in case there are additional victims. Police said they do not believe there is a second shooter or any ongoing threat to the public, CBC reported.

The RCMP issued an emergency alert Tuesday afternoon urging residents to “stay inside and shelter in place, lock your doors and refrain from leaving your home or business,” according to the Province.

Tumbler Ridge is located in northeastern British Columbia near the Alberta border and has a population of roughly 2,400, the AP reported.