TUMBLER RIDGE — A total of 10 people are dead after shootings Tuesday in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Politicians & notable figures around the world are responding. Here's just some of them: (All times Eastern)
9:12 a.m.
King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were profoundly shocked and saddened to learn of the attack and expressed their "deepest possible sympathy" to those grieving the loss of their loved ones.
"In such a closely connected town, every child's name will be known and every family will be a neighbour," he said in a statement.
"We can only begin to imagine the appalling shadow that has now descended across Tumbler Ridge and our hearts go out to all those whose lives have been shattered by this senseless act of brutal violence.
The King also thanked the police and staff at the town's health centre.
8:15 a.m.
More politicians are offering their sympathies to victims and their loved ones on social media as news of the shootings spreads.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say they are shocked by the attacks that left 10 dead, including the lone suspect.
Zelenskyy says no one should remain indifferent when children are killed, and that such tragedies should never happen in any country in the world.
8 a.m.
School district officials say the high school where the shooting took place and Tumbler Ridge Elementary School will be closed for the rest of the week.
The district says supports will be made available at locations that have not yet been determined.
7:05 a.m.
Ontario's premier says the province stands ready to support the people of British Columbia in the wake of the deadly shootings.
Doug Ford says on social media that his thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones and everyone affected by the attack in Tumbler Ridge,
Ford says he is praying for the full recovery for all those who were injured.
3:33 a.m.
Condolences from around the world have started coming for those in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences in a post on social media.
"Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, the injured, and the entire educational community. France stands alongside the Canadian people," Macron said.
-The Canadian Press/News97.ca
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