Nine people were killed, and dozens were injured after a shooting at a school in Canada’s Tumbler Ridge. Police further confirmed that the gunman died from a “self-inflicted” injury.The Tumbler Ridge Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said officers responded to a confirmed active shooter situation at the school early Tuesday afternoon.In a press release issued at 1.20pm, police confirmed they were on scene and working to secure the area while assessing the scale of casualties and injuries.Authorities said one suspect has been located dead. However, investigators are still trying to determine whether reports of a second shooter are accurate. Police described the suspect in an earlier alert as a female wearing a dress with brown hair.An emergency alert was sent to mobile phones across the area shortly after 2pm, urging residents to shelter in place, lock their doors, and avoid going outside as officers responded to the unfolding situation.According to Canadian news outlet The Globe and Mail, an RCMP spokesperson said officials are still working to establish the full extent of the incident, including the number of victims and whether the suspect acted alone.Staff sergeant Clark said such incidents are often chaotic in the early stages, with multiple reports emerging that must be verified.“Situations like this are always very chaotic and typically result in multiple reports of multiple shooters,” he said, adding that investigators are continuing to determine the sequence of events.Police have not yet released details about the victims, and the investigation remains ongoing.The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre has been placed under Code Orange — indicating a mass casualty situation or major emergency response — with restricted access measures now in effect, The Globe and Mail reported, quoting Northern Health spokesperson Eryn Collins.”