U.S. person arrested in connection with deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting
Acting U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd said in a release that a 30-year-old western Washington defendant was arrested on a conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd, a 30-year-old individual from western Washington has been arrested in connection with the deadly mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The arrest stems from the tragic incident that occurred on February 10, 2026, in which 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar opened fire, killing five students, an educational assistant, and later taking his own life.
Van Rootselaar's mother and half-brother were also found dead at a nearby residence. The Department of Justice is set to hold a press conference at noon on Tuesday to provide further details on the case.
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