The faces of the children as young as 12 who lost their lives in deadly shooting
Police have shared the first photographs of five of the six children fatally shot in a remote Canadian town.The suspected shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, gunned down three 12-year-old girls, two boys aged 12 and 13, and a 39-year-old female teacher at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday, February 10.Is also understood that Van Rootselaar fatally shot a 39-year-old woman and an 11-year-old boy, identified by police as Van Rootselaar's mum and stepbrother. They were shot by Van Rootselaar before the attack on the school.It is understood that at least 25 people were wounded in the attack.The attack is Canada's deadliest school shooting since 14 students were killed at Montreal’s L’Ecole Polytechnique in 1989."In consultation with the families, the following photos and personal statements are being shared to honour the lives lost," the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) wrote in a statement on its website."The RCMP is facilitating the release of these materials to support healing and help the community move forward together."Abel MwansaAbel Mwansa, 12, died after being fatally shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.It is understood that Abel was a pupil at the school.Ezekiel SchofieldEzekiel Schofield, 13, died after being fatally shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.It is understood that Ezekiel was a pupil at the school. In a social media post, a family member said they "just feel absolutely broken" after the incident.Zoey BenoitZoey Benoit, 12, died after being fatally shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.It is understood that Zoey was a pupil at the school.Zoey's family described her as "resilient, vibrant, smart, caring and the strongest little girl you could meet.""She brought so much laughter and smiles in her presence," Zoey's family said."Our family is devastated by this loss, but we will cherish her memories with us so close to our hearts forever. She will forever be loved and never forgotten."Kylie SmithKylie Smith, 12, died after being fatally shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.It is understood that Kylie was a pupil at the school."Kylie was the light in our family," her family said."She was a talented artist and had dreams of going to art school in the big city of Toronto," they added."Rest in paradise, sweet girl, our family will never be the same without you."Emmett JacobsEmmett Jacobs, 11, was fatally shot at a residential address before the attack on Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.It is understood that Emmett was the stepbrother of the suspected Tumbler Ridge shooter.Ticaria LampertTicaria Lampert 12, died after being fatally shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.It is understood that Ticaria was a pupil at the school.Police have not shared a photograph of Ticaria.Other victimsShannda Aviugana-Durand was fatally shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. It is understood that the 39-year-old was a teacher at the school.Jennifer Jacobs was fatally shot at a residential address before the attack on Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. It is understood that the 39-year-old was the mother of the suspected shooter.
