The Current What we know about the deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge, BC
Feb 11, 2026
Dr. Shimi Kang, psychiatrist and UBC clinical associate professor, offers guidance on talking to kids about school violence. Daryl Krakalka, mayor of Tumbler Ridge, describes the town’s close-knit needs and response. George Rowe, local pastor and former substitute teacher, reflects on community grief and support. Tanya Fletcher, CBC reporter, provides on-the-ground reporting of the shooting and unfolding facts.
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Shooting Unfolded Over Hours With Many Unknowns
- The Tumbler Ridge shooting unfolded over several hours with multiple scenes and many unknowns about motive and timeline.
- Police confirmed six victims in the school, others at a residence, and the suspect died by apparent suicide inside the school.
Small-Town Ties Compound Grief And Aid Healing
- In a small town like Tumbler Ridge, rumours spread quickly and families likely know many victims personally.
- That close-knit fabric both compounds grief and acts as a protective factor for communal healing.
Student Barricaded Classroom During Lockdown
- Student Darian Quist described barricading a classroom with about 14 peers and waiting two to two-and-a-half hours until RCMP escorted them out.
- His mother, Shelley, stayed on the phone to keep him calm and ran to the community centre when she heard students were being released.
