Mother of shooter sought mental health help, say family and neighbors

The recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., which left eight dead, including the shooter’s mother, has sparked discussions about mental health care access. The 18-year-old shooter had a history of mental health issues and prior police interventions. Family members expressed frustration over the lack of support in their small community, highlighting a broader concern about inadequate mental health resources in rural B.C. A coroner’s inquest will investigate these factors and their role in the tragedy.

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