Two 12-year-old girls, Ticaria Lampert and Kylie Smith, were best friends who tragically lost their lives in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on February 10. The shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people and injured 25 before taking his own life. Friends and family are mourning the loss, with a GoFundMe campaign set up to assist Tiki’s single mother with funeral costs. Both girls are remembered for their vibrant spirits and the strong bond they shared.
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