Cia Edmonds says daughter Maya hospitalized after being shot in Tumbler Ridge school attack allegedly carried out by suspect Jesse Strang

Cia Edmonds says her 12-year-old daughter, Maya, is fighting for her life in a Vancouver children’s hospital after being wounded during the deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.

In a public message shared after the incident, Edmonds wrote that her daughter suffered gunshot wounds to the head and neck and is undergoing treatment as doctors work to repair the damage. She described the day as having started normally before the shooting turned her family’s life upside down and asked others to keep her daughter in their prayers. She also expressed condolences to other families affected by the tragedy.

The shooting occurred Tuesday in the small community of Tumbler Ridge. Authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities at the school and are investigating whether two additional deaths at a nearby residence are connected to the incident. Officials have not publicly released full details about the suspect or all victims.

Some reports circulating online have identified the suspected shooter as Jesse Strang, citing statements attributed to a family member and social media material, though law enforcement has not formally confirmed that identification. Police continue to investigate the attack and have not released a complete official timeline or motive.

The community remains in shock as families await updates on victims’ conditions and investigators work to determine exactly what happened.

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