A shooting happened in Tumbler Ridge. It was very sad. Nine people have died. The violence started Tuesday. A teacher and students died. Family members also died. Police found people dead at a house. The suspect was 18 years old. His name was Jesse Van Rootselaar. He died from a gunshot. Police do not know why.
The problem began at a house. Jesse’s mother died. His young step-brother also died. Then, a shooting was at the school. A teacher and five students were killed. Many people were hurt. The school was closed. People in the town were scared.
Police told everyone the news. The suspect used two guns. Police had visited his home before. This was about his health and guns. Nine people died for no reason.
Jesse Van Rootselaar was a young man. He started to change his gender six years ago. Police are looking at his past. His gun permit might be old. The people at school died in a stairwell and a room. The shooting was not planned for anyone.
Tumbler Ridge is a small town. Many people are very sad. The mayor said people are like family. This is a very bad event. Police are still working. The town will remember the lost people. They want to know why.