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US man arrested in connection with deadly British Columbia school shooting

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A woman photographed mourning next to a memorial set up for victims of the Tumbler Ridge shooting at the foot of a tree. The memorial is made up of flowers and stuffed toys. The woman is wearing jeans, a black jacket and boots, and has her head in her hands.

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US man arrested in connection with deadly British Columbia school shooting

Overview

US authorities have arrested a 30-year-old American man in Washington state in connection with the February mass shooting at a school and residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, which left eight people dead, including six children. The suspect has been charged with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country, with further details to be released jointly by US and Canadian authorities.

Key points

  • A 30-year-old American man was arrested in Washington and charged with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country.
  • The February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, resulted in the deaths of eight people, including six children.
  • The attack was carried out by 18-year-old Jessie Van Rootselaar, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the incident.
  • Victims' families and the province of British Columbia previously filed lawsuits against OpenAI after it was revealed the shooter consulted ChatGPT before the attack.
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