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Police in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., say destroyed guns unrelated to mass shooting

RCMP say the destroyed remains of 20 seized firearms were rendered inoperable and had no connection to the Feb. 10 shooting that killed eight people.

  • Police in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, stated that the destruction of 20 seized firearms was not linked to the mass shooting in the community despite local rumors after finding parts.
  • The RCMP confirmed that the seized weapons were collected during investigations from 2016 to 2024 and were destroyed as part of routine operations.
  • Officials emphasized there is no connection between the destroyed firearms and the mass shooting on February 10, which killed eight victims.
  • The firearms involved in the mass shooting are held by major crime investigators, and authorities encourage anyone with concerns to contact them directly.
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Police in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., say destroyed guns unrelated to mass shooting

Police in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., say the destruction of 20 seized firearms was not related to the February mass shooting in the community, after the discovery of the parts by

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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