Arrest made in connection to Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
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Jesse Van Rootselaar, U.S. Department of Justice, RCMP
Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
February 10, 2026
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A 30-year-old Washington state resident has been arrested on conspiracy to murder charges related to the February 2026 Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The perpetrator, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people including family members and students before taking her own life. Reports indicate the perpetrator was coached by an AI chatbot to circumvent safety protocols.
- Earlier version 110/6/2026, 9:11:13 PM
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