Canadian authorities are conducting an investigation into a tragic shooting that left 10 dead at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Meanwhile, some reports have identified 18-year-old Jesse Strang as the alleged shooter.
The road is blocked off in front of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Tumbler Ridge, BC, Wednesday, February 11, 2026. (Jesse Boyley/The Canadian Press via AP) (AP)Was Jesse Strang transgender?Two Canadian news organizations, the Western Standard and Juno News, reported that Strang was also transgender. These outlets reported that they got the name from a close family member. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has not yet officially identified the suspect.
A public YouTube account, believed to be owned by Jesse, displays a transgender flag and uses the pronoun “she/her,” according to Juno News.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m. local time on Tuesday in Tumbler Ridge, a small community located in northeastern British Columbia, about 1,100 kilometers north of Vancouver.
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Law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter at the school and a public safety alert was issued advising residents to stay indoors.
Officials confirmed that the main suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. However, investigators are still looking into the timeline, possible warning indicators and whether anyone else was involved. Authorities encouraged the community to refrain from speculation and rely on confirmed information as the situation unfolds.
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Shooting: Here’s What Police SaidPolice recovered six bodies, a statement said. A seventh person died of injuries while being taken to a medical facility, and two additional bodies were located at a residence that officials suspect was involved in the incident, the AP reported.
RCMP Superintendent Ken Floyd told media that investigators have identified a female suspect, although they have not released her name, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. He also said law enforcement continues to investigate the relationship between the shooter and the victim.
