At least nine people have been killed and 25 others injured in shootings at a school and a nearby residence in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, authorities said.

Six victims were found dead inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, about 415 miles north of Vancouver, while a seventh died on the way to hospital. Two more were found dead at a nearby home. Police believe the attacks are connected, but details are not yet confirmed.

The suspected attacker was found dead at the school with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials said they know the attacker’s identity but have not released the name or gender. An earlier alert described the suspect as a “female in a dress with brown hair.”

British Columbia Premier David Eby said the swift response of officers, who arrived at the school within two minutes, likely prevented the tragedy from being worse. Students barricaded themselves in classrooms during the attack, according to a Grade 12 student who spoke to CBC.

At least two victims were airlifted with serious injuries, while around 25 others were treated for non-life-threatening wounds. Both the secondary and nearby elementary schools remain closed for the rest of the week.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is “devastated” by the shootings and has suspended his planned trip to the Munich Security Conference. He added that the federal government stands ready to support the affected families and the local community.

International leaders have expressed condolences. French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack and sent their support to the victims and the Tumbler Ridge community.

Tumbler Ridge, a town of around 2,400 residents, is known as a tight-knit community. Local officials said the victims are all known to the town, highlighting the impact of the tragedy on families and friends in the area.

With inputs from BBC