Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is in shock after a mass shooting at the secondary school on February 10, 2026, leaving nine dead and twenty-seven injured. Twelve-year-old Maya Edmonds is critically wounded, fighting for her life at Vancouver Children’s Hospital after suffering gunshot injuries to her head and neck. Surgeons have stabilized her, but her recovery will be long and uncertain.
The shooter, 18-year-old Jesse van Rootselaar, allegedly killed his mother and stepbrother before the attack and died by suicide at the school. Authorities are investigating his motives and digital footprint.
Community support has surged, including a GoFundMe surpassing $255,000. Vigils across British Columbia honor the victims, while Maya’s courage has become a symbol of hope. Her family asks for continued prayers as she battles in the ICU, representing resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.