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Brother of Trans Shooter Arrested for Attempted Murder

2/25/2026

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Jacob Van Rootselaar, brother of trans school shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar, was arrested in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, on a warrant for attempted murder.
The arrest followed Jesse Van Rootselaar’s mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10, 2026, leaving eight dead and 25 injured.
The RCMP said Jacob was not at his approved residence during a police check this month, leaving the connection to Jesse’s actions unclear.

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Jacob Van Rootselaar, brother of trans school shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar, was arrested in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, on a warrant for attempted murder.
The arrest followed Jesse Van Rootselaar’s mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10, 2026, leaving eight dead and 25 injured.
The RCMP said Jacob was not at his approved residence during a police check this month, leaving the connection to Jesse’s actions unclear.