← Back to briefing

Washington man charged with aiding Canadian school shooter in February attack

6 sourcesLeft-leaning 1Center 5Right-leaning 0

Summary

US prosecutors charged a 30-year-old Washington state resident with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country, alleging he helped Jesse Van Rootselaar plan the February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, offering advice and money for supplies at least six months beforehand. Most outlets say the attack killed eight people; the BBC reported six children died.

Left-leaning

Center

Sources: Washington man charged with aiding Canadian school shooter in February attack · News Unframed