Ten people, including the suspected shooter, have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a high school in western Canada.
Police said the attack happened on Tuesday at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said six people were found dead inside the school. Two other bodies were later discovered at a nearby residence linked to the incident, while another victim died on the way to hospital.
“At least two other people were hospitalized with serious or life-threatening injuries,” the RCMP said, adding that up to 25 others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said the suspected shooter was also found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
A police alert described the suspect “as female in a dress with brown hair.” RCMP commander Ken Floyd later confirmed the suspect mentioned in the alert was the same person found dead at the scene.
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British Columbia Premier David Eby described the shooting as shocking.
“It’s hard to know what to say on a night like tonight. It’s the kind of thing that feels like it happens in other places and not close to home,” Eby said.
Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger said officers arrived within minutes.
“This is a small, tight-knit community with a small RCMP detachment as well, who responded in two minutes, no doubt saving lives today,” she said.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated” by the tragedy.
“My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones,” he wrote on X.
Investigations are ongoing.