12-Year-Old Shot While Protecting Classmates at Tumbler Ridge High School

A 12-year-old girl, Maya Gebala, was critically injured while trying to protect her classmates during a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in B.C., which resulted in eight fatalities. She was shot in the head and neck while attempting to lock a library door and is currently in critical care at B.C. Children’s Hospital, where her mother, Cia Edmonds, has been warned about the severity of her condition. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Maya and her family during this challenging time. Meanwhile, another fundraiser for injured student Paige Hoekstra is also gaining support.

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