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  "id": 12428168,
  "title": "U.S. person arrested in connection with deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/u-s-person-arrested-in-connection-with-deadly-tumbler-ridge-shooting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T17:16:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12089811/washington-state-deadly-tumbler-ridge-shooting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "30-year-old U.S. person arrested in Tumbler Ridge shooting",
    "Jesse Van Rootselaar killed 5 students and an assistant",
    "Press conference held to provide further details"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "30-year-old arrested in Washington state in connection with Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: U.S. Attorney’s Office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/30-year-old-arrested-in-washington-state-in-connection-with-tumbler",
        "published": "2026-10-06T17:36:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC Canada",
        "title": "Arrest made in connection with Tumbler Ridge mass shooting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/arrest-made-in-connection-with-tumbler-ridge-mass-shooting",
        "published": "2026-10-06T17:38:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Vancouver Sun",
        "title": "Breaking: Washington-state resident arrested in connection with Tumbler Ridge shooting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/breaking-washington-state-resident-arrested-in-connection-with",
        "published": "2026-10-06T18:09:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "U.S. authorities charge 30-year-old in Tumbler Ridge shooting investigation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/u-s-authorities-charge-30-year-old-in-tumbler-ridge-shooting",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:30:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}