Main firearm allegedly used in Tumbler Ridge mass shooting has never been seized by RCMP; its origin is unknown
Indo-Canadian Voice Main firearm allegedly used in Tumbler Ridge mass shooting has never been seized by RCMP; its origin is unknown posted by: Rattan MallTHE BC RCMP said on Friday that as of Friday, February 13, officers and Forensic Identification Services investigating the fatal shooting that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on February 10 are continuing to process two scenes, with one located at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and the second at a nearby home. A vehicle connected to the […] The post Main firearm allegedly used in Tumbler Ridge mass shooting has never been seized by RCMP; its origin is unknown first appeared on Indo-Canadian Voice.Indo-Canadian Voice
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Indo-Canadian Voice Main firearm allegedly used in Tumbler Ridge mass shooting has never been seized by RCMP; its origin is unknown posted by: Rattan Mall
THE BC RCMP said on Friday that as of Friday, February 13, officers and Forensic Identification Services investigating the fatal shooting that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on February 10 are continuing to process two scenes, with one located at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and the second at a nearby home. A vehicle connected to the suspect, which is located outside the school, is also being processed.
It is expected that forensic work underway at Tumbler Ridge Secondary will continue through the weekend and the home could be finished by Saturday.
Autopsies on the eight victims and the suspect are expected to be complete by the end of the weekend. The two surviving victims, Maya and Paige, remain in hospital.
So far, officers have interviewed more than 80 students, educators, and first responders. Additional witness interviews are still underway. Interviews are being conducted using trauma-informed principles and there continues to be multiple supports and services available.
As part of the investigation, digital and physical evidence is being collected, prioritized, and methodically processed. This includes images and videos from witnesses as well as CCTV footage and video from BC RCMP body-worn cameras the responding members had on.
RCMP have prioritized the analysis of the two firearms (long gun and a rifle that had been modified) seized from the school and two firearms, including a shotgun, seized among a number of other firearms, at the residence. The shotgun is believed to be involved in the homicides at the home and has never been previously seized by police. The RCMP investigation has also determined the main firearm believed to have been used in the mass shooting at the school has never been seized by the RCMP and its origin is unknown. Efforts continue to identify the owners and source of all other firearms.
The BC RCMP have launched an online portal to streamline the collection of additional evidence that may have not yet been shared with police, such as footage captured on phones inside the school.
If you are a witness from Tumbler Ridge with relevant footage or images to share with police, you are requested to visit the public submission portal.
The BC RCMP are asking all witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to preserve relevant evidence and contact them.
A specialized team of investigators are also completing a thorough assessment of the suspect’s online activity and digital footprint. In addition, the RCMP continue to review all previous police or professional interactions with the suspect.
The RCMP say that while public focus remains on honouring the victims, images of the suspect are also being shared online. However, some coverage and posts have included images of an unrelated person which has resulted in false accusations. The BC RCMP is sharing a confirmed image of suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, and is urging the public and media to use verified information and confirm accuracy of images.
They said: “We would like to advise that an individual in Ontario, with a similar name to the person associated with our incident, has had been wrongly accused of being responsible. Zylee – this did not need to happen. We know you are not involved.”
They added: “The significant public attention to the incident in Tumbler Ridge has resulted in heightened concern in many communities across our country. We are mindful that public and media response and coverage can increase false reports, but it can also bring forward serious complaints. Th RCMP remains vigilant and police are reviewing any and all threats, including those that may involve schools, to ensure safety.’
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