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The shooter, who died of a self-inflicted injury inside the school, has also been identified as Jesse Van Rootselaar, an 18-year-old transgender female living in Tumbler Ridge. Police also recovered a long gun and a modified handgun at the scene, and say the shooter acted alone.
The two individuals found dead inside a residential home a short distance from the school were also confirmed to be Van Rootselaar’s mother, 39, and stepbrother, 11. McDonald said it was the resident where the suspect lived.
McDonald said investigators are still working to determine a motive and say they have not found any notes or messages left by the shooter at this time.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canadian flags will be flown at half-mast for seven days on federal buildings following the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Canadian lesbian claims the mass shooter was the “first victim” after gunning down 35 people, killing 9, and blames the small community for its narrow mindset and bullying, as well as all of Canada for transphobia.