Severe trans-based mental illness uncovered on Tumbler Ridge shooter’s Reddit account

A now-deleted Reddit account that bears similarities to profiles linked to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter reveals the suspect struggled with severe mental health issues.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The story has been updated with the latest information provided on the identity of the suspect, including the name Jesse Van Rootselaar.

A now-deleted Reddit account that bears similarities to profiles linked to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter reveals the suspect struggled with severe mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts explicitly tied to his transgender identity.

RCMP have confirmed at least 10 people were killed in connection with the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., school shooting, but police have not released the suspect’s identity or the shooter’s connection to the victims. Nina Krieger, the province’s Public Safety and Solicitor General, said police were on the scene within two minutes, which she suggested likely saved lives.