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Tragic School Shooting: Girl Injured, Shooter Dead, Family Found

2/22/2026

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A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10 left 12-year-old Maya Gebala critically injured after she was shot by Jesse Van Rootselaar, who died by a self-inflicted gunshot.
Maya's mother, Cia Edmonds, says Maya is responsive and recovering at Vancouver Children's Hospital.
Investigators found Van Rootselaar's mother and half-brother dead at their home.
Concerns about Van Rootselaar's mental health arose last summer after she shared violent scenarios with ChatGPT.

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A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10 left 12-year-old Maya Gebala critically injured after she was shot by Jesse Van Rootselaar, who died by a self-inflicted gunshot.
Maya's mother, Cia Edmonds, says Maya is responsive and recovering at Vancouver Children's Hospital.
Investigators found Van Rootselaar's mother and half-brother dead at their home.
Concerns about Van Rootselaar's mental health arose last summer after she shared violent scenarios with ChatGPT.