RCMP investigating threats online and in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after shootings


RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting there earlier this month.

Police say a safety plan is in place for those who have been impacted as well as the community as the investigation continues.

Police did not offer specifics on the threats but say officers have connected with the mayor and community leaders to ensure ongoing communication and public safety planning.

On Feb. 10, Jesse Van Rootselaar shot and killed her mother and 11-year-old half-brother at their home in the community.

Police say she then went to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School where she killed five students, an educational assistant and then herself.

The small community of fewer than 3,000 people became the centre of international attention, including visits from federal and provincial politicians.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 21, 2026.

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