Mass Shooting in Tumbler Ridge Leaves Nine Dead, Including Suspect

"...There are no words in the English language that capture the horror of what happened..."

"...I broke down..."

"...I cannot stop thinking about the children, the teachers, and the first responders who had to live through such a terrifying experience..."

"...My heart and soul are heavy..."

"...I felt the fear, the kind that sits in your heart and soul that doesn’t let go..."

"...The fear that I lost a loved one..."

"...It is something none of us should ever have to experience..."

"...It’s just so traumatic for him what he witnessed in their school..."

"...This situation is very terrifying and shocking..."

"...We need to talk our children for their mental health, what they feel, and what’s going on to their lives..."

"...Comfort them and let them feel that you are always there for them..."

"...This tragedy will always be in their mind..."

"...We need to help them overcome this trauma..."

"...The nation mourns with you; Canada stands by you..."

"...As a father, I can’t even imagine the phone calls that parents might have received..."

"...I can’t imagine the heartache and hell that they’re living through at this moment..."

"...There is no timeline for how each of us will process this grief and immense loss, both individually and as a community..."

"...While words often feel inadequate in the face of such loss, coming together can help reduce isolation and remind us that we are not alone..."

"...This is really hitting me hard..."

"...This is hitting the community hard..."

"...Stay safe, be warm, love your neighbours, love your family, and just know that my heart is there with you..."