With his voice showing his emotion, the Prime Minister told reporters on Parliament Hill that flags at federal buildings will fly at half-mast for the next seven days in the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

He said the Minister of Public Safety is enroute to British Columbia and all assistance will be offered to the community. Mark Carney said, “We thank the First Responders, the teachers, the staff, the residents for everything they’ve done in this terrible situation.”

He also said several world leaders have reached out to him to offer condolences, including those of Britain, France, India, Finland, Norway, Australia, and “his majesty himself.” He was speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill.

In a Facebook post the Dene High School in La Loche posted, “We are horrified to learn of the tragic events caused by the acts of violence in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, families, community members, and school staff. We stand with them in solidarity!”

It was just before 1 p.m. on January 22nd, 2016, in La Loche that Randan Fontaine shot his cousins – 17-year-old Dayne Fontaine and 13-year-old Drayden Fontaine – at their home.  Fontaine then went to the Dene High School and killed teacher’s aide Marie Janvier and teacher Adam Wood. Seven others were injured.