People in the small Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge have reacted with shock and disbelief after nine people were killed and at least 25 wounded in a shooting at a local secondary school and home. Members of the remote community, located 415 miles northeast of Vancouver, expressed their fear and uncertainty during the school lockdown, as awareness of the situation unfolded slowly. I will know every victim. I've been here 19 years; we're a small community, said town mayor Darryl Krakowka. The town, with a population of just 2,500, is described as close-knit, with residents considering one another family.
Chris Norbury, a local councillor, shared his harrowing experience waiting for news as his wife was locked down at the school where she teaches. He received alarming alerts while his daughter’s school was also under lockdown. We just had to speculate and jump into social media to see what was going on, he recalled. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency vehicles responded, with the community left grappling with the shocking loss.
Students barricaded classroom doors as the shooting unfolded. One said they remained hidden for hours, only realizing the gravity of the situation through disturbing messages shared by peers. The emotional impact of the shooting has been profound, with many questioning how this tragedy will affect the community's future and the mental health of its residents. Please get help when you need help. We are strong and we are resilient and we will get through this, Norbury urged.
Chris Norbury, a local councillor, shared his harrowing experience waiting for news as his wife was locked down at the school where she teaches. He received alarming alerts while his daughter’s school was also under lockdown. We just had to speculate and jump into social media to see what was going on, he recalled. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency vehicles responded, with the community left grappling with the shocking loss.
Students barricaded classroom doors as the shooting unfolded. One said they remained hidden for hours, only realizing the gravity of the situation through disturbing messages shared by peers. The emotional impact of the shooting has been profound, with many questioning how this tragedy will affect the community's future and the mental health of its residents. Please get help when you need help. We are strong and we are resilient and we will get through this, Norbury urged.
