Washington man charged with aiding Canadian school shooter in February attack
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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
- F.B.I. Charges American in Plot Behind Canada’s Tumbler Ridge School ShootingNew York Times · Oct 6, 6:42 PM
Center
- Washington man conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack, officials sayAssociated Press · Oct 6, 3:16 PM
- US resident arrested in connection with deadly British Columbia school shootingBBC News · Oct 6, 3:49 PM
- US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials sayReuters · Oct 6, 5:01 PM
- American Charged With Aiding Canadian School ShooterWall Street Journal · Oct 6, 5:09 PM
- Wash. resident arrested, charged with aiding Canadian school shooterUPI · Oct 7, 4:29 AM