10 including shooter killed in Canada school shooting

At least 10 people, including the suspected gunman, were killed in a shooting at a school in Western Canada on Tuesday, reported Xinhua, quoting local police.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said multiple others injured in the shooting were receiving medical treatment.

Six people were found dead inside a local high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia province, another victim died while being transported to the hospital, and two additional bodies were discovered at a nearby residence believed to be connected to the case, according to the police.

The RCMP said that the shooter was found dead inside the school from a "self-inflicted injury."

Two others with life-threatening injuries were airlifted to a hospital, while 25 more individuals are being assessed for injuries at a local medical center, said the police.

Nearby Tumbler Ridge Elementary School was briefly placed under lockdown, but police have since allowed students to be released to their parents. Investigations were underway to determine the motive behind the shooting.

Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday ordered all flags on Parliament Hill and federal buildings across Canada to be flown at half-mast for seven days as the country mourns the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia province.

Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill that it was a "very difficult day for the nation."

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is currently en route to the northeastern British Columbia town to coordinate federal assistance, Carney said, adding that "all assistance will be offered."

The prime minister also noted that he has received expressions of "solidarity and compassion" from world leaders.

Carney cancelled his scheduled events for Wednesday to address the tragedy. The prime minister and members of parliament are expected to make a statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon before adjourning for the day.