Information about the Tumbler Ridge school shooting is still unfolding, and authorities have been cautious about releasing personal details of the suspected shooter.

What is known so far

  • Police have confirmed there was a single suspected shooter involved in the February 10, 2026, attacks in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, with scenes at both Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby residence.
  • The suspect was found dead inside the school from what investigators describe as a self‑inflicted injury.
  • Early official descriptions referred to the suspect as a woman with brown hair wearing a dress or gown, while police initially withheld a name for privacy and investigative reasons.

Name of the alleged shooter

  • National and regional media outlets have reported that the shooter has been identified as a person named Jesse Strang.
  • At the same time, police communications have emphasized that identification and next‑of‑kin processes are sensitive, and some official releases have focused more on victim support and the investigation than on naming the suspect.

Because this is a very recent mass‑casualty event, details can change as investigations continue, and different sources may use different language or levels of certainty when naming the alleged shooter. For the most reliable and up‑to‑date information, it is best to follow official statements from the RCMP and provincial or federal authorities in British Columbia.