Footage shows students evacuating and officer entering school
Canadian police say nine people have been killed in a mass shooting at a school and home in the remote rural community of Tumbler Ridge in the western province of British Columbia.
When did the attack start?
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said they received a report of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School at 13:20 local time on Tuesday (20:20 GMT).
The police responded by deploying officers to the scene, and issuing an active shooter alert for the rural community and a surrounding area.
“Shelter in place, lock your doors and refrain from leaving your home or business at this time” local residents were told.
A “hold and secure” lockdown was activated at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and nearby Tumbler Ridge Elementary School.
British Columbia’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Nina Krieger said police officers arrived at Tumbler Ridge Secondary school “within two minutes” of receiving the call of an active shooting.
She said such a swift response “no doubt” saved lives.
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