Canadian police confirm the identity of the suspect in the campus shooting.

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12/02/2026
On the 11th local time, Canadian authorities confirmed the suspect in the school shooting in British Columbia province, and revised the death toll from the initial 10 to 9. The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Ryswyk, had mental health issues. The suspect first killed his 39-year-old mother and 11-year-old stepbrother at home, before going to the school where he shot and killed a 39-year-old female teacher, 3 12-year-old female students, and 2 male students aged 12 and 13. The suspect then committed suicide. Authorities stated that the suspect acted alone, and the motive is still unknown. Specific details of the investigation that cannot be disclosed at this time.