[Livia]

It worries me that people are worrying about hurt feelings caused by misgendering someone who thinks they're a woman, dresses like a woman but not only looks like a man, but is and always will be, biologically male. Meanwhile innocent people are lying in their own blood.

[Cherie]

I presume he wanted notoriety, just dont call him anything, call him what he died as ...a murderer,=

[Cherie]

Can anyone tell me a victims name? his mothers name, his brothers name, because all we hear is the name of the killer

[Glenn.]

It says a lot that some people seem more upset about pronouns than about the crime itself. Misgendering didn’t cause the violence, and describing the suspect as a woman didn’t cause the victim’s death. That’s worrying.

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I presume he wanted notoriety, just dont call him anything, call him what he died as ...a murderer,=

He wouldn't have been getting enough attention.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Can anyone tell me a victims name? his mothers name, his brothers name, because all we hear is the name of the killer

Originally Posted by Ammi

Jennifer Strang, Jesse Van Rootselaar’s mother, was shot dead by the teenager…

Spoiler:

…I did post this earlier in the thread actually when I first saw Jennifer Strang’s full identity and pic had been released…the other victim names are just beginning to be released now, I’ll post the ones I know of…

[Barry.]

Originally Posted by Livia

It worries me that people are worrying about hurt feelings caused by misgendering someone who thinks they're a woman, dresses like a woman but not only looks like a man, but is and always will be, biologically male. Meanwhile innocent people are lying in their own blood.

That’s true, I don’t think there are many female killers out there. The most seems to be men. He was born a male yes, but I’d put them in with trans killers rather than women killer

[Ammi]

Abel Mwansa Jr., aged 12…

Spoiler:

Abel Mwansa Jr. “loved” going to school so much, his father says the late 12-year-old once broke down in tears at the idea of being homeschooled instead, according to a memorial in The National Post.

Abel Mwansa Sr. wrote in an emotional social media tribute that receiving the news his son was killed at school — the place he loved going to — was “devastating.”

“Seeing you leaving the house with that beautiful smile while going to Tumbler Ridge High school was so refreshing, this is because I saw a bright future, a leader an engineer also a scientist in you, because you loved doing experiments with explanation,” the victim’s father wrote on Facebook. “I invested so much in you to make you a better person, one that will change the world.”

The boy’s father added: “If I had power to give life I would have brought you back to life together with others that were killed alongside you but son my power is limited, and seeing your child murdered at this age is heart breaking.”

[Ammi]

Eziekiel Schofield, age 13…

…no photo has been released as yet for Eziekiel so far as I can see…

The family of 13-year-old victim Eziekiel Schofield also confirmed his death in an emotional message posted to social media.

“As many of you already know, Melody and I tragically lost our 13-year-old grandson, Eziekiel Schofield, yesterday in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting,” the boy's grandfather, Peter Schofield, wrote. “We have heard from so many dear friends and family members, both near and far, and we are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences during this devastating time. Your messages, prayers, and support mean more to us than words can express.”

Eziekiel played forward with his local U-15 Tumbler Ridge Raptors hockey team, according to The Star. On Thursday, Feb. 12, a teammate's parents rented ice time at their local rink and invited everyone in the community to gather, skate and find any comfort they could in being together.

Eziekiel’s grandfather wrote that he and his wife would travel to Tumbler Ridge to be with the rest of their family.

“We feel absolutely broken,” the grieving grandparent added. “Everything feels so surreal. The tears just keep flowing. So many young lives were ended so needlessly. Our hearts are broken not only for Eziekiel, but for every family affected by this tragedy.”

[Ammi]

Kylie May Smith, age 12 …

Spoiler:

Kylie May Smith was a “beautiful, kind, innocent soul,” her aunt Shanon Dycke remembered in a GoFundMe set up Wednesday, as she says her family continues to try and make sense of her sudden death.

“Yesterday our family received the gut-wrenching news that our beautiful Kylie May was confirmed to be one of the victims in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting,” Dycke wrote in the fundraiser. “She was just 12 years old. We are completely devastated and have no words as we try to process the magnitude of the situation.”

Dycke said her “heart aches for the other families involved and for the loss of their children” as a result of Tuesday’s deadly shooting.

With hope, the grieving family member added: “To the families with children still in the hospital; keep fighting. We are sending you prayers.”

[Ammi]

…those are the only ones that I’ve seen atm, I presume with children that parents/families may need to give permission before the media can release identities/pics etc but I’m honestly not sure…we’ll know more victim identities in the coming hours, I would think…

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Barry.

That’s true, I don’t think there are many female killers out there. The most seems to be men. He was born a male yes, but I’d put them in with trans killers rather than women killer

I'd be perfectly happy with that. But some insist on saying this person is a woman.

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Barry.

That’s true, I don’t think there are many female killers out there. The most seems to be men. He was born a male yes, but I’d put them in with trans killers rather than women killer

The transmen wont be happy about that.

[Ammi]

12-year-old girl in hospital identified by her family…

Spoiler:

Maya Gebala, who was wounded in the shooting at the school, was flown to B.C. Children’s Hospital with critical injuries.

On Tuesday, the girl’s mother, Cia Edmonds, shared on social media that the family had been warned Maya "wouldn't make the night."

"I cannot reply to the mountain of messages we've recieved,” Edmonds wrote, saying they are grateful “for all the love and support.” "Our baby needs a miracle."

People across Canada have offered best wishes to Maya and her family, including Canadian hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser.

On X, Wickenheiser asked the hockey community to support the "little hockey player from Tumbler Ridge."

[Ammi]

Ticaria Lampert, age 12 …

Spoiler:

Twelve-year-old Ticaria Lampert is being remembered as a “one-of-a-kind kiddo,” who was being raised by a single mom along with her seven siblings.

An online fundraiser has been launched to help the family, which offers a glimpse into who Ticaria was.

“Ticaria was such a loving, courageous, humorous, one of a kind kiddo and her life was cut short,” the GoFundMe says.

“Hold your loved ones tight. Tell your babies you love them. Rest easy sweet girl and all the others lost in this tragic event.”

CTV News has confirmed the victim’s identity with her family.

[Barry.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

12-year-old girl in hospital identified by her family…

Spoiler:

Maya Gebala, who was wounded in the shooting at the school, was flown to B.C. Children’s Hospital with critical injuries.

On Tuesday, the girl’s mother, Cia Edmonds, shared on social media that the family had been warned Maya "wouldn't make the night."

"I cannot reply to the mountain of messages we've recieved,” Edmonds wrote, saying they are grateful “for all the love and support.” "Our baby needs a miracle."

People across Canada have offered best wishes to Maya and her family, including Canadian hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser.

On X, Wickenheiser asked the hockey community to support the "little hockey player from Tumbler Ridge."

I saw someone in the hospital fighting for their life but couldn’t remember her name. Hope she pulls through

[Ammi]

Emmett Jacobs age 11…

The suspect’s sibling—an 11-year-old boy—was also found in the home, according to authorities. His name was Emmett, CTV News learned.

Other than the family members, the RCMP said it was too early to comment on what relationship, if any, the suspect had with the people who were killed.

“There’s been much speculation within the community regarding the relationship between the shooter and some of the victims. All of that remains part of the active and ongoing investigation. We are not in a position to publicly confirm any specifics,” said Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, commanding officer of the B.C. RCMP, at a news conference.

The suspect who died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds at the school has been identified as Jesse Van Rootselaar—an 18-year-old who police said was “born as a biological male” and “identified as female, both socially and publicly.”

Spoiler:

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Barry.

I saw someone in the hospital fighting for their life but couldn’t remember her name. Hope she pulls through

…so far as was reported earlier, Maya Gebala has extensive brain injuries so yeah, it may be some time before it’s known what her future will be…

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…I did post this earlier in the thread actually when I first saw Jennifer Strang’s full identity and pic had been released…the other victim names are just beginning to be released now, I’ll post the ones I know of…

Thank you Ammi

[Ammi]

…all 8 victim names released…

Victims found inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School:

Abel Mwansa, 12, a student.

Ezekiel Schofield, 13, a student.

Kylie Smith, 12, a student.

Zoey Benoit, 12, a student.

Ticaria Lampert, 12, a student.

Shannda Aviugana-Durand, 39, an educator.

Victims found inside the home on Fellers Avenue:

Emmett Jacobs, 11, the step-brother of the shooter.

Jennifer Jacobs, 39, the mother of the shooter. She was also known as Jennifer Strang.

[arista]

Real Sad

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…all 8 victim names released…

Victims found inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School:

Abel Mwansa, 12, a student.

Ezekiel Schofield, 13, a student.

Kylie Smith, 12, a student.

Zoey Benoit, 12, a student.

Ticaria Lampert, 12, a student.

Shannda Aviugana-Durand, 39, an educator.

Victims found inside the home on Fellers Avenue:

Emmett Jacobs, 11, the step-brother of the shooter.

Jennifer Jacobs, 39, the mother of the shooter. She was also known as Jennifer Strang.

I can't see the connection with the age group they were two years older than his step brother, I think it was just they were smaller and easier to kill sadly

[Ninastar]

Omg not the step brother too…


(Obviously it’s all sad but it’s especially heinous to kill a young family member imo… was this maybe the step brothers school?)

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

Omg not the step brother too…


(Obviously it’s all sad but it’s especially heinous to kill a young family member imo… was this maybe the step brothers school?)

…I would say so as Tumbler Ridge, there would have only been one secondary school I would say…it was also the school that Jesse Van Rootselaar/the killer had previously attended…

[Cherie]

There were two more siblings at the school at the time

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...f715ddc4&ei=15